Assistant Civil Engineer

LIKO CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LIKO Construction Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a capable civil/structural engineering professional to oversee construction projects from planning through handover, including New Build, A&A, and R&R works.

You will collaborate with architects, contractors, and suppliers to ensure projects meet budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements while maintaining compliance with local codes and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in civil/structural engineering or construction management.
• 2–5 years of building/construction project experience.
• Familiar with Singapore standards, BCA regulations, and PSSCOC.
• Proficient in reading drawings and using project software.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and study architectural/structural detail drawings issued by QP for projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering shop drawings for QP’s approval.
• Review and approve contractor submissions and method statements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during both design and construction phases.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise site works from mobilization to handover across New Build, A&A, and R&R projects.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, monitor progress against milestones, and implement recovery measures for delays.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel to ensure smooth workflow and resource availability.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and method statements; resolve technical and site coordination issues.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design and safety standards.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, local codes, regulations, and quality standards.
• Enforce quality standards, conduct inspections, and manage rectification of defects.
• Ensure compliance with WSH regulations, environmental controls, and authority submissions.
• Support permit applications, inspections, and CONQUAS/QM requirements.
• Work with the WSH team to maintain a safe site and enforce safe work procedures.
• Prepare project reports, documentation, and cost estimates.
• Support tendering and procurement processes.
• Assist in cost control, variation orders, progress claims, and subcontractor valuations.
• Liaise with QS on measurement, procurement, and material scheduling.
• Maintain project documentation, RFIs, and contractual correspondence.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, QPs, authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as key client liaison; attend site and coordination meetings; prepare progress reports and minutes.

Skills

Coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree / Diploma in Civil & Structural Engineering, Building, Construction Management, or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects covering New Build, Addition & Alteration (A&A), and Reinstatement & Repair (R&R) works, ensuring delivery within budget, schedule, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Design

• Analyse and study architectural/structural detail drawings issued by QP for projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering shop drawings for QP’s approval.
• Review and approve contractor submissions and method statements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during both design and construction phases.

Project Delivery

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise site works from mobilization to handover across New Build, A&A, and R&R projects.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, monitor progress against milestones, and implement recovery measures for delays.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel to ensure smooth workflow and resource availability.

Technical & Quality

• Interpret drawings, specifications, and method statements; resolve technical and site coordination issues.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design and safety standards.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, local codes, regulations, and quality standards.
• Enforce quality standards, conduct inspections, and manage rectification of defects.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with WSH regulations, environmental controls, and authority submissions (BCA, PUB, SCDF, NEA as applicable).
• Support permit applications, inspections, and CONQUAS/QM requirements.
• Work with the WSH team to maintain a safe site and enforce safe work procedures.

Cost & Contract Administration

• Prepare project reports, documentation, and cost estimates.
• Support tendering and procurement processes.
• Assist in cost control, variation orders, progress claims, and subcontractor valuations.
• Liaise with QS on measurement, procurement, and material scheduling.
• Maintain project documentation, RFIs, and contractual correspondence.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, QPs, authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as key client liaison; attend site and coordination meetings; prepare progress reports and minutes.

Requirements

• Degree / Diploma in Civil & Structural Engineering, Building, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• 2–5 years' experience in building/construction projects; exposure to New Build, A&A, and R&R works preferred.
• Familiar with Singapore construction standards, BCA regulations, and PSSCOC / relevant contract frameworks.
• Proficient in structural design/analysis software, reading technical drawings, and using MS Project / AutoCAD / MS Office
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Class 3 driving license and willingness to travel between sites is an advantage.