Senior Structural Engineer

Joining Arup
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will provide expert consulting engineering services to clients within the buildings and structures sector in Malaysia. Your role will involve undertaking structural design for major projects, ensuring that all work aligns with structural specifications. You will also be an integral member of both small and large project teams, handling technical documentation, project scheduling, cost estimates, and maintaining quality standards. This role is based in our Johor Bahru office.

The Opportunity

• Lead the design and technical input on structural projects, ensuring high-quality work is consistently delivered.
• Prepare project reports for clients, summarizing key issues and offering strategic advice on the best outcomes.
• Manage time, quality, and performance of projects, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Supervise and mentor team members, developing their technical skills and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Work with clients on business development activities, developing and maintaining successful relationships with both new and existing clients.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• A Master's degree or advanced qualification in Civil Engineering with at least 8 years of relevant experience in structural engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Rhino/Grasshopper, Revit, and programming skills, with hands-on experience in structural design calculations.
• Proven track record in delivering a diverse range of projects, including tall buildings and long-span structures, within a consulting environment.
• Strong design ability and in-depth knowledge of engineering principles, with a proactive and team-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and develop successful client relationships, even under pressure.

What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup's Malaysia benefits below:

• Flexible working hours
• Paid maternity leave for 98 days
• Paid paternity leave for 7 working days
• Birthday leave
• Mobile phone allowance
• Travel allowance
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• International mobility opportunities
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination fees
• Exam Leave (6 days)
• QP allowance
• Master's Degree Sponsorship Scheme
• Car allowance for Associates and above.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
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