I'm a civil engineering graduate for 2 years and currently I'm in a dilemma. Currently, I'm working as a site engineer in a contractor company but around three weeks ago, I got an offer from a consultant company (Project Engineer for Kumpulan IKRAM). I know this company is one of the most established in Malaysia so I took the offer immediately. Also the salary offered is a bit higher than my current one.

I was due to start at my new company very soon but my current boss threw me a last minute offer. If I stay, I would be in charge of a new construction project from the ground up and will be promised future salary increments based on my performance. I should also say that my current company has a good track record in Sabah, with successful projects one after the other.

That got me thinking since I haven't got many experience in my field yet, and this could be a great opportunity to learn more about site management works ( which I am more familiar with). On the other hand, I will be in charge for building assessment forensics and design works for the consultant company. I am a tad weak in this area but I'm ready to learn. I should add that I'm planning to take my professional engineer license in the future.

Here's my question.
1. Is it better to stay in familiar grounds or go to the uncharted territory?
2. Anyone have any working experience with IKRAM before? What is it like? Is the future career advancement bright?

Seniors in this field, I would be really glad if you can advice me on this matter. I'm really indecisive now.

If you put it that way, it makes it easier for me to choose. Haha

Though I've heard from my friends who works in consultant firms, salary increment is a bit slow compared to contractor. Is it true?

Working for contractor for almost two years now and handling 4 projects (3 small fries,1 mega project), it was very fun, challenging and a humbling experience. I too learned a lot about work coordination and site works (but not enough to qualify myself as a project manager). Which is why I've considered staying with my current company a little bit longer because I still have a lot to learn.

However, I have nearly forgotten all that I learned during uni times due to lack of practice. Study revision after working hard under the sun is basically impossible for me because of the exhaustion. Hari-hari balik rumah saja terus tertidur. There is fear that after 5 years++ working with contractor company only, my theoretical knowledge will disappear altogether .

That being said, my mind is clearer now. A million thanks for your advice, good sir.