Civil Engineer at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Job Summary

Our client  is seeking a qualified and experienced Civil Engineer to oversee civil works, structural maintenance, building infrastructure, and related engineering activities across the hotel property.

The successful candidate will ensure that the hotel\'s buildings, external structures, drainage systems, roads, walkways, facilities, and other civil infrastructure are maintained to appropriate safety, quality, and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect hotel buildings, structures, external areas, and civil infrastructure regularly to identify defects and maintenance requirements.
• Plan, supervise, and coordinate civil maintenance, repairs, renovations, and improvement projects.
• Monitor the structural condition of buildings, walls, ceilings, floors, roofing systems, drainage structures, and other facilities.
• Develop maintenance schedules for civil and structural components of the hotel.
• Prepare technical assessments, work specifications, material requirements, and cost estimates for civil works.
• Supervise contractors, artisans, and technicians carrying out civil construction and maintenance activities.
• Ensure all civil works are completed according to approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and timelines.
• Inspect construction materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with required standards.
• Monitor repairs to cracks, concrete defects, leaking roofs, damaged walls, flooring, tiling, paving, and other structural or finishing elements.
• Oversee maintenance of drainage systems, walkways, parking areas, external walls, fences, gates, and other outdoor infrastructure.
• Identify potential structural, water-infiltration, drainage, erosion, and other property-related risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Coordinate with the Facility Manager and other engineering personnel on maintenance and improvement projects.
• Work with contractors and consultants on renovation, refurbishment, and construction projects.
• Review contractor quotations and technical proposals and provide recommendations to management.
• Monitor project costs, materials, labour, and progress to minimise waste and unnecessary expenditure.
• Ensure that construction and maintenance activities are carried out safely and with minimal disruption to hotel operations and guests.
• Maintain proper records of inspections, maintenance activities, projects, materials, contractors, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building, health, safety, environmental, and engineering standards.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical reports on identified defects and recommended corrective measures.
• Assist management in planning capital expenditure relating to building and civil infrastructure.
• Support emergency response to structural, drainage, flooding, or other civil-related incidents.
• Recommend preventive maintenance and improvement measures to extend the useful life of hotel infrastructure.
• Perform other engineering duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• B.Sc. / B.Eng. in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years\' relevant experience in civil engineering, construction, building maintenance, or facilities management.
• Experience in hotel, commercial property, residential, or institutional facilities will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, structural maintenance, concrete works, drainage, waterproofing, and finishing works.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Experience supervising contractors, artisans, and construction/maintenance teams.
• Good knowledge of construction materials, methods, quality control, and site safety.
• Strong project coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify building defects and maintenance risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering/design software.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, estimates, and work specifications.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to urgent maintenance requirements.
• COREN registration or eligibility for professional registration will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours when required for emergencies or critical projects.

Key Performance Areas

• Building and structural integrity
• Quality of civil maintenance and repairs
• Project completion within approved timelines
• Contractor performance
• Cost control and material efficiency
• Drainage and external infrastructure maintenance
• Compliance with safety and engineering standards
• Preventive maintenance effectiveness
• Accurate technical reporting