Structural Engineer

Premium Real Estate Development of a Gated Community with Bespoke Villas

We are developing a premium, sustainable gated community of bespoke villas to high design and construction standards, with shared facilities and independent power, water and wastewater systems. As Structural Engineer, you will review structural Detailed Engineering Design (DED) drawings and supervise construction quality on site for villas and shared facilities, coordinating with the architect and MEP Engineer. You will report to the Project Manager.

Target start: 1 December 2026, or as soon as notice allows.

Key responsibilities

• Review structural Detailed Engineering Design (DED) drawings, calculations and foundations against geotechnical findings and applicable Indonesian standards.
• Review shop drawings, reinforcement schedules and structural method statements.
• Supervise structural quality on site and inspect foundations, reinforcement, formwork, concrete, steel and engineered timber at critical hold points; review specified test results.
• Resolve structural interfaces and ensure proposed changes receive the responsible designer’s review and approval.
• Record non-conformances, verify corrective work and review structural as-built records for handover.

Essential requirements

• Civil engineering degree with a structural focus and valid SKK Konstruksi relevant to building structures.
• Structural engineering experience, typically 5–8 years, including design review and site inspection, with a verifiable track record.
• Practical ability to review structural calculations, inspect construction and apply Indonesian structural and seismic standards.
• Working English for technical documents and review comments; Bahasa Indonesia required for site communication.
• Willingness to be based in Sumba or work agreed extended site rotations covering critical structural works.

Experience ranges are indicative; candidates with strong relevant experience and demonstrated results are encouraged to apply.

Preferred experience

Villas or resorts, coastal foundations, retaining walls, pools, engineered timber, and ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD or equivalent tools.

Location and compensation

Full-time presence in Sumba is preferred; a retained appointment with agreed site attendance may also be considered. Extended site rotations followed by approximately one week at home may be agreed around project needs. Housing options may be provided. Market-level compensation will be determined after interview; housing, travel and rotation terms will be agreed as part of the package.

How to apply

Email jobs@sumba.me with the job title in the subject line. Include your CV, a brief project track record, SKK details, current location and earliest start date. We will contact shortlisted applicants to schedule interviews and request certificate copies and references.