Inspection Officer, ESID

Building and Construction Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building and Construction Authority in Singapore seeks a dedicated individual tasked with overseeing unauthorised structures. This role involves monitoring and ensuring compliance with building regulations, conducting inspections, and handling complaints.

You must have a degree in civil/structural engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills are essential for liaising with various stakeholders effectively.

Join us in shaping Singapore’s built environment!

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant design and site experience.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections to identify unauthorised structures.
• Investigate complaints related to unauthorised constructions.
• Interpret and enforce building regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive records of unauthorised structures.
• Communicate with property owners and stakeholders.
• Handle conflict resolution with property owners.

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Communication in English

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

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.

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.