Inspection Officer, ESID

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) in Singapore is seeking a candidate to join the team overseeing unauthorised structures. The role focuses on monitoring, investigating, and ensuring compliance of structures erected without proper authorization.

Responsibilities include inspections, investigations, regulatory enforcement, thorough documentation, reporting, and effective communication with owners and developers to resolve issues and promote compliance.

Qualifications

• Trained in civil/structural engineering.
• At least 2 years of relevant design and site experience.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance and Investigation: conduct regular inspections to identify unauthorised structures and investigate complaints.
• Regulatory Compliance: interpret and enforce building regulations to ensure adherence.
• Documentation and Reporting: maintain records and prepare detailed reports with findings and actions.
• Communication: explain regulations to property owners, developers and stakeholders to facilitate compliance.
• Conflict Resolution: seek amicable resolutions with property owners.

Skills

English proficiency

Investigation & inspection

Stakeholder communication

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering training

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 resourceful, 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]

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team specializing in the oversight of unauthorised structures. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, investigating, and ensuring the compliance of structures that have been erected without proper authorization. This position requires understanding of the regulations, good communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Surveillance and Investigation:

• Conduct regular inspections to identify unauthorised structures.
• Investigate complaints related to unauthorised constructions and gather relevant information to assess compliance.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Interpret and enforce building regulations to ensure structures adhere to regulations.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive records of unauthorised structures, including photographs, violation notices, and correspondence with property owners.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, compliance status, and recommended actions for regulatory bodies.

Communication:

• Communicate with property owners, developers, and other stakeholders to explain regulations, address concerns, and facilitate compliance.

Conflict Resolution:

• Handle property owners, seeking amicable and compliant resolutions.

[What we are looking for]

• Trained in civil/structural engineering.
• At least 2 years of relevant design and site experience.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Successful candidates will be offered contract employment.