Assistant Director, Major Infrastructure

Sentosa Development Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentosa Development Corporation seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to lead slope stabilisation initiatives and contribute to the Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP). You will manage projects from inception to handover, ensuring safety, timeliness and cost-effectiveness.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with geotechnical specialization and at least 12 years in construction, including deep underground infrastructure exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical focus.
• Minimum of 12 years post-graduate experience in construction, incl. at least 5 years in geotechnical engineering with slope stabilisation.
• Experience on at least one deep underground infrastructure project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and partners on Master Plan development from inception to handover.
• Oversee slope stabilisation projects and geotechnical matters for GSMP.
• Manage project life-cycle coordination and reporting.
• Provide geotechnical design input and stability analyses.
• Develop procurement briefs and technical specifications for consultancy and construction.
• Identify interfaces and implement mitigation measures.
• Monitor projects to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders and partners.
• Conduct site visits and report on quality and progress.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Geotechnical Geotechnical Engineering degree (Civil Eng)

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.
• Posses 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.