Jr Project Designer Formwork

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 worlds 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 Manila office, working on projects across Asia Pacific.

With its tropical climate and an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines has long been a favourite destination for tourists, and while Tagalog is the country’s primary language, English is widely and fluently spoken.

Tipped to become one of the fastest-growing construction markets over the next 15 years, the Philippines its supported by an emerging, working-age population, which is growing at 1.5 per cent per annum and a pro-development government which recently approved 123 new projects, forming part of the country’s $163bn infrastructure pipeline.

Doka Philippines is currently looking to recruit a career driven professional to join its versatile team and support the company’s ongoing national expansion. The suitable candidate will be a qualified, natural team player who can add significant value to this highly dynamic team.

Job Description

Doka Philippines is currently looking for Junior Formwork Designer who is eager to grow, learn, and contribute to creating smarter, safer and more efficient formwork solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• You will implement formwork solutions as per instructions and project requirements within a project team
• You will design special formwork in AutoCAD
• You will create formwork design for customer presentations
• You will propose the most economical and best technical solution
• You will conduct basic static calculations
• You will produce material list, offer drawings and shop drawings
• You will assist Sales Engineers with site visits and client presentation
• You will coordinate the timely delivery of shop drawings as per instructions
• You will coordinate with clients for technical issues
• You will coordinate with other involved departments
• You will consider the availability of material in the design stage
  
  

• Bachelors Degree (civil or construction engineering),
• Minimum 1 years in Infrastructure / Civil Formwork Design
  
  

• Auto CAD and formwork knowledge
• Solid communication skills in English
• Team player with attention to detail and a feel for economic matters
• Eager to learn and improve knowledge and skills
• Shows adaptability and is open to change
• Understanding of our business model and cross-functional collaboration
• Basic product knowledge
  
  

• Ability to communicate professionally to clients and internal stake holders while providing the best solutions for both parties
• A good listener and ability to diagnose client requirements
• Able to work independently and as a team player in a results-driven, fast-paced environment
• Hands-on mentality and engaged personality, confident attitude