Senior Engineer : Prefabricated Buildings

The Senior Engineer Prefabricated Buildings will be responsible for bridging client requirements with technical and vendor capabilities. The role demands a strong understanding of prefabricated building technologies, structural design, and project execution. The candidate will liaise with multiple prefab manufacturing vendors, evaluate technical solutions, and conceptualize client-specific building requirements into feasible, cost-effective, and sustainable prefabricated solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Requirement Analysis

• Engage with clients to understand functional, structural, and aesthetic needs.
• Translate client expectations into detailed technical specifications and conceptual designs.

• Vendor Interaction & Coordination

• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with various prefab manufacturing vendors.
• Review technical proposals, costings, and quality standards from vendors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.

• Design & Engineering

• Conceptualize prefabricated building solutions tailored to project requirements.
• Review structural designs, drawings, and BOQs to ensure feasibility and accuracy.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, and in-house teams to finalize designs.

• Project Management & Execution

• Support project planning, scheduling, and execution phases.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure timely delivery of prefabricated components.
• Troubleshoot technical and design-related issues during implementation.

• Quality & Compliance

• Establish quality assurance protocols for prefab materials and structures.
• Ensure adherence to national/international building codes, seismic safety norms, and sustainability standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• 710 years of experience in prefabricated buildings, structural systems, or modular construction.
• Strong understanding of prefab materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly systems.
• Ability to conceptualize and convert client requirements into technical designs.
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, STAAD, Revit, or other structural design software.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in high-seismic or difficult terrain projects (e.g., hilly or remote regions).
• Knowledge of green building standards, sustainability certifications, and energy-efficient prefab solutions.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.

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