Executive/Senior Engineer/Architect (Building Plan and Policies Department)

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) champions Singapore's future-ready built environment. We regulate building safety and lead the transformation of the sector to deliver a safe, high-quality, sustainable, and friendly built environment.

We are seeking solutions-driven, energetic, and self-motivated individuals to play an active role in shaping and enforcing building regulations and policies. Successful candidates join a contract employment arrangement with opportunities to impact

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Architecture or Building-related discipline.
• 3–4 years of experience in building design or construction supervision preferred.
• Good command of spoken and written English; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and approving building plan submissions with safety, environmental sustainability, and barrier-free accessibility considerations.
• Developing strategies, policies, and processes to keep Singapore's building control framework robust and future-ready.
• Studying data and industry trends to support evidence-based policy decisions shaping how Singapore builds.
• Managing complex feedback cases and investigations under the Building Control Act and Regulations, with appropriate enforcement actions where needed.
• Working with partner agencies to create a pro-business environment that supports a thriving construction industry while ensuring productivity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written English

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Architecture or Building-related discipline

Job description

What the role is

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) champions the development of a future ready built environment for Singapore. Besides regulating building safety, we lead and transform the built environment sector in delivering a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.

We are looking for solutions-driven, energetic and self-motivated individuals who are inspired to play an active role to make a difference to Singapore's built environment.

What you will be working on

You will play a key role in administering and shaping building regulations and policies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and approving building plan submissions, using your technical knowledge to evaluate designs for safety, environmental sustainability, and barrier-free accessibility.
• Developing strategies, policies, and processes to ensure Singapore's building control framework remains robust and future-ready.
• Studying data and industry trends to support evidence-based policy decisions that shape how Singapore builds.
• Managing complex feedback cases and conducting investigations into potential violations of the Building Control Act and Regulations, taking appropriate enforcement action where needed.
• Working closely with partner agencies to create a pro-business environment that supports a thriving construction industry while ensuring construction productivity.

What we are looking for

• A degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Architecture or Building-related discipline.
• At least 3-4 years of experience in building design or construction supervision is preferred.
• Expertise in a technical area under the Approved Document will be an advantage.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Good analytical, writing and communication skills.

Successful candidates will be offered contract employment.