Assistant Director, Major Infrastructure

Sentosa Development Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentosa Development Corporation invites a senior geotechnical engineer to provide geotechnical services and project management for slope stabilisation within the GSMP. You will collaborate from inception to handover on major infrastructure works and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires 12+ years of post-graduate experience, with at least 5 years in geotechnical engineering including slope stabilisation, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 12+ years post-graduate experience in construction industry.
• At least 5 years in geotechnical engineering including slope stabilisation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders on Master Plan development projects from inception to handover.
• Lead slope stabilisation projects and geotechnical matters for GSMP.
• Manage and coordinate projects across the full life cycle.
• Provide technical input for geotechnical designs and stability analyses.
• Develop briefs and technical specs for procurement of consultancy and construction contracts.
• Identify interface issues and collaborate to mitigate risks.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Work with project managers to ensure safety, timeliness, budget, quality.
• Facilitate and organise meetings with stakeholders and partners.
• Conduct site visits/inspections and report on quality and progress.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Job description

Provide geotechnical engineering services and project management for slope stabilisation initiatives and Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP) development projects, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of major infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies/partners on Master Plan development projects from project inception to handover.
• Responsible for slope stabilisation projects and geotechnical engineering matters related to the Greater Sentosa Master Plan.
• Responsible for project management and coordination throughout the entire project life-cycle.
• Provide technical input for geotechnical designs and slope stabilisation analyses.
• Develop project briefs, requirements, technical specifications for the procurement of consultancy and construction contracts.
• Identify project interface issues and collaborate with all interfacing parties to develop effective mitigation measures.
• Identify project risks and implement necessary mitigation measures.
• Work with the respective project managers to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and meet specified quality standards.
• Facilitate and organise meetings with internal stakeholders and external agencies/partners.
• Conduct regular site visit/inspections and to report on quality and progress.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with a major in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years post-graduate relevant experience in the construction industry, with at least 5 years of recognised practical experience in geotechnical engineering including slope stabilisation works.
• Should have project experience in at least 1 deep underground infrastructure project.
• Registration as a Specialist Professional Engineer in Geotechnical Engineering would be an advantage.
• Project Management experience in multi-disciplinary engineering projects or infrastructure projects would be advantageous.
• Poses strong written and communication skill in English.

This is a 3-year contract with the possibility of renewal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.