Assistant Engineer

YCH ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

YCH ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.

in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support the Project Manager and engineering team in planning, coordination, and completion of building-services projects. You will assist with site coordination, review drawings, prepare documentation, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with codes and standards, while liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Support Project Manager and engineering team in planning, coordination, and completing projects.

Responsibilities

• Project & Site Coordination — Assist PM in managing day-to-day activities and coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and other trades.

Skills

Engineering and technical knowledge

Project coordination

Site supervision

Problem solving

Quality awareness

Safety awareness

Documentation and reporting

Communication and teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Assistant Engineer - Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Engineer

Department: Engineering / Projects

Reports To: Project Manager / Project Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Singapore

Job Summary

The Assistant Engineer will support the Project Manager and engineering team in the planning, coordination, execution, and completion of engineering and building-services projects. The role involves site coordination, preparation of technical documentation, monitoring of work progress, quality control, and coordination with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project & Site Coordination
   Assist the Project Manager in managing day-to-day project activities.
   Coordinate site works with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and other trades.
   Monitor work progress against project schedules and planned milestones.
   Conduct regular site inspections to ensure works are carried out according to approved drawings and specifications.
   Identify site issues and assist in implementing corrective actions.
2. Engineering & Technical Support
   Review construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
   Assist in preparing shop drawings, as-built drawings, method statements, and technical submissions.
   Assist with calculations, measurements, material take-offs, and Bills of Quantities (BQ).
   Provide technical support and troubleshooting for site-related engineering issues.
   Ensure installation works comply with relevant codes, standards, specifications, and project requirements.
3. Testing & Commissioning
   Assist in planning and coordinating testing and commissioning activities.
   Prepare and maintain testing and commissioning records.
   Assist with equipment testing, inspection, and performance verification.
   Coordinate rectification of defects identified during testing and commissioning.
4. Quality & Safety
   Ensure works are carried out in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System and project requirements.
   Assist in preparing and maintaining inspection and quality-control documentation.
   Ensure site activities comply with workplace safety requirements and approved Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
   Report unsafe conditions, defects, and non-conformities to the Project Manager.
5. Documentation & Reporting
   Prepare daily/weekly project progress reports.
   Maintain project records, drawings, inspection forms, test reports, and other technical documentation.
   Assist in preparing material submissions, inspection requests, and work completion documentation.
   Maintain proper records of project variations, site instructions, and rectification works.
6. Procurement & Material Coordination
   Assist in preparing material requisitions and purchase requests.
   Coordinate with suppliers regarding material availability, delivery schedules, and technical specifications.
   Check delivered materials against approved specifications and quantities.
   Monitor material usage and minimize wastage.
7. Client & Consultant Coordination
   Attend site meetings and coordination meetings when required.
   Liaise professionally with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
   Assist in responding to technical queries and requests for information.
   Follow up on outstanding comments, inspections, and approvals.

Key Competencies

• Engineering and technical knowledge
• Project coordination
• Site supervision
• Problem solving
• Quality awareness
• Safety awareness
• Documentation and reporting
• Communication and teamwork
• Time management
• Attention to detail

Working Conditions

Primarily site and project-based work.

May be required to work outside normal working hours depending on project requirements.

Occasional travel between project sites, suppliers, and client locations may be required.