Engineer

BACHY SOLETANCHE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine construction company in Singapore is seeking a qualified civil engineer to oversee and manage coastal and marine construction activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong planning and coordination skills. This role combines office and site-based work, emphasizing compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in coastal, marine, reclamation, or nearshore civil engineering works.
• Strong understanding of marine safety and environmental control.
• Familiarity with marine logistics and equipment operations is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise coastal and marine construction activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor marine equipment and logistics.
• Prepare and submit progress reports to stakeholders.
• Lead and manage site preparation and marine setup.
• Conduct or supervise site investigations and marine surveys.
• Ensure compliance with design drawings and quality standards.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and marine crews.
• Prepare and review method statements and risk assessments.
• Work with project consultants for permits and approvals.
• Enforce and promote workplace safety practices.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely material delivery.
• Assist project team with ad-hoc engineering tasks.

Skills

Planning and coordination

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and supervise coastal and marine construction activities, such as ground improvement, seabund construction or reclamation works.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor marine equipment and logistics, including barges, pontoons, cranes, workboats, and materials delivery via sea.
• Prepare and submit daily / weekly progress reports to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders, highlighting work progress, challenges, delays, and mitigation measures.
• Lead and manage site preparation and marine setup (temporary access, staging areas, temporary platforms, silt curtains, turbidity control, etc.).
• Conduct or supervise site investigations and marine surveys, such as bathymetric checks, seabed verification, soil sampling, and instrumentation monitoring.
• Ensure all works comply with design drawings, engineering specifications, QA/QC standards, environmental requirements, and relevant marine regulations.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, marine crews, and specialist marine vendors, ensuring planned work sequences, productivity, and safety compliance.
• Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, lifting plans, traffic/marine coordination plans, and other project documentation required for approval.
• Work closely with project consultants, authorities, and internal teams for permits, approvals, inspections, and design clarifications.
• Enforce and promote Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) and Environmental Management practices, including monitoring of tidal windows, weather conditions, and marine safety constraints.
• Coordinate with procurement, suppliers, and logistics for timely delivery of materials, marine plant mobilisation, and consumables.
• Assist the project team with any ad-hoc engineering tasks, planning activities, or technical support required to achieve project objectives.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in coastal, marine, reclamation, waterfront, or nearshore civil engineering works.
• Strong planning, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Good understanding of marine safety, environmental control, and statutory regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working with multiple teams and subcontractors.
• Able to work independently, manage tight schedules, and handle dynamic site conditions.
• Familiarity with marine logistics and equipment operations is an added advantage.

Other information:

• This role involves a combination of office and site-based work, depending on project needs.