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

Building and Construction Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A key governmental agency in Singapore seeks individuals to administer building regulations. Candidates will need a degree in relevant engineering fields and have 5-8 years of experience in building design or construction supervision. The role includes approving building plans, reviewing control strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills to make an impact on Singapore's built environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5-8 years of experience in building design or construction supervision is preferred.
• Registered architects or professional engineers will have an added advantage.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Administering building regulations to ensure compliance.
• Approving submissions on building plans for safety and sustainability.
• Reviewing and developing strategies related to building control.
• Studying data trends to shape policy directions.
• Investigating violations of the Building Control Act.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Engineering expertise

Education

Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Architectural 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 inquisitive, 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 major role in administering the building regulations.

• Approving submissions on building plans including the designs related to occupant safety, environmental sustainability and barrier-free accessibility.

• Reviewing and developing strategies, policies and processes related to building control.

• Studying and analysing data for trends and information for policy review to shape policy directions in building control.

• Resolving feedback cases and investigating cases of violation of Building Control Act and Regulations for necessary enforcement actions.

• Working closely with inter‑agencies on their technical requirements to foster a pro‑business built environment for the industry.

What we are looking for:

• A degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Architectural or Building‑related discipline.

• At least 5‑8 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.

• Candidates who are registered architects or professional engineers with the Board of Architects or Professional Engineers Board will have an added advantage.

Successful candidates will be offered contract employment. Interested applicants, please apply online.

About Building and Construction Authority

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development, whose mission is to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. As the lead public agency, we champion transforming Singapore into a future‑ready built environment. Our people set us apart as we champion the development of a future‑ready built environment for Singapore. Our people’s commitment to regulating building safety, leading and transforming the built environment and the industry, helps us to build a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.

Join us in our journey to transform the way we shape Singapore’s landscape.

Impactful: Champion an inclusive and sustainable built environment for people of all ages, abilities and needs.

Transformational: Lead the transformation of the built environment sector to deliver a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.

Forward‑Looking: Shape the landscape to prepare for the future of Singapore, rally the built environment sector to achieve far‑reaching goals that reach beyond today and improve the living environment for Singaporeans from all walks of life.