Senior/Project Designer | East Asia Pacifc

Company Description

Doka is a world leader in providing innovative formwork, solutions and services in all areas of construction. The company is also a global supplier of well-thought-out scaffolding solutions for a varied spectrum of applications. With more than 180 sales and logistics facilities in over 60 countries, Doka has a high-performing distribution network for advice, customer service and technical support on the spot and ensures that equipment is swiftly provided – no matter how big and complex the project. Doka employs 9,000 people worldwide and is a company of the Umdasch Group, which has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years.

As a customer-focused organisation, Doka understands that its greatest assets are its employees, which is why Doka is consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging industry.

Headquartered in Malaysia and Singapore, the Doka Asia Pacific (APAC) region team serves as the central hub for critical functions including sales, marketing, finance, operations, engineering, HR, product management, and procurement. Established to provide a versatile network of products, systems, and expertise, Doka APAC oversees some of the world's fastest-growing economies, which positions Doka as an ideal partner for diverse projects, from major infrastructure developments like metro systems, bridges, and tunnels to cost-efficient housing projects.

Doka now combines its strengths with Malaysian-based MFE Formwork Technology, market leader in monolithic aluminium formwork. With this acquisition, Doka has achieved another significant milestone in its strategic growth plan and thus strengthened its position in the Asia-Pacific region, an important growth market for the group.

As a valued member of our engineering team, you will be based in our Singapore | Malaysia | Manila | Mumbai offices, working on projects across Asia Pacific.

Job Description

Doka EAP is currently looking for a Senior/Project Designer EAP who will be responsible for providing formwork design and calculation support to civil infrastructure projects across the Doka Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

If you are passionate about your work, have an inner drive to succeed and a desire to learn and grow from your experience, this could be the perfect next challenge for you.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering EAP, this position requires an enthusiastic individual who understands formwork, has extensive experience in formwork design, is able to manage formwork design planning independently, as well as support the Sales team during proposal and pitching. The position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining regular contact with customers and the sales organization as a problem solver and discussion partner.
• Working with sales to produce AutoCAD drawings, Revit formwork models using Doka formwork systems during the proposal stage of construction projects and finalize the solution to be used for actual jobsites.
• Ensuring that the drawings and solutions indicate the proper use of Doka forming equipment and that the drawings represent safe, economical and efficient designs.
• Performing static analysis and preparing specifications for deliveries.
• Providing material lists for quotations to Sales and Operations team, for shipments to the site.
• Participating in staff training programs ensuring continuous training is provided in calculations, formwork, product knowledge, computer systems/software applications, etc.
• Supporting the Sales Team by determining appropriate formwork solutions that meet the customers’ needs (economically, and in compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines).
• Ensuring that work is designed with available inventory and in conformance with contractual obligations.
• Ensuring that the policies, procedures, programs, standards of performance and compliance are adhered to.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education.
• Minimum three years of formwork experience with International formwork systems especially in civil construction – bridges, tunnels, pylons and high-rise buildings.
• Knowledge in Doka Formwork Systems will be an advantage.
• Outstanding skills in AutoCAD.
• Working with BIM models in Revit & Inventor is an added advantage.
• Analytical skills and technical proficiency.
• Excellent proficiency in English.
• Strong communication skills with concise and clarity to multiple stakeholders e.g. clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to work in a team environment on standard and major projects.
• Willingness to travel and be mobile.