Junior Site Engineer

SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a Junior Site Engineer to support daily construction activities and coordination with subcontractors and technical teams. You will monitor progress, ensure works follow approved drawings and specifications, and help drive timely project completion.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, ability to read drawings, and strong communication. Fresh graduates are welcome, with 2–3 years of relevant site exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Proficiency in MS Office for reports and documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Strong problem-solving and coordination skills.
• Good organisational and communication abilities.
• Willingness to work in a site-based environment; fresh graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Design and Technical teams to resolve site constraints and meet construction requirements.
• Prepare and submit RFIs, PTDs, and other technical documents to support workflows.
• Review and acknowledge permits for subcontractor and own works to ensure compliance.
• Participate in daily site coordination meetings with subcontractors and project teams.
• Prepare Bar Bending Schedules (BBS) and perform quantity calculations for structural works.
• Supervise manpower, subcontractors, and daily site activities to maintain productivity and quality.
• Monitor works against drawings, specs, schedules, and cost requirements for project adherence.
• Maintain inspection records and follow up on requirements from RE and RTO.
• Liaise with Design/Technical teams to obtain required construction drawings.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate to resolve issues promptly.
• Prepare site documentation, progress reports, and preliminary drawings as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

BCSS certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview

Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd, established in 1996, is a leading civil engineering and construction firm in Singapore. We have grown from a specialist tunnel subcontractor to a top main contractor, delivering complex projects for LTA, PUB, MBS, CAG, and private clients.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Junior Site Engineer to support the day-to-day execution and coordination of construction works. The role will work closely with subcontractors, Design and Technical teams to monitor site progress, ensure works are carried out according to approved drawings and specifications, and support timely project completion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Design and Technical teams to resolve site constraints and meet construction requirements
• Prepare and submit Requests for Information (RFI), Project Technical Documents (PTD), and other technical documentation to support project workflows
• Review and acknowledge permits for subcontractor and own works to ensure compliance with regulatory and project standards
• Participate in daily site coordination meetings with subcontractors and project teams to align on progress and resolve issues
• Prepare Bar Bending Schedules (BBS) and perform quantity calculations for structural works to support accurate material planning
• Supervise and monitor manpower, subcontractors, and daily site activities to maintain productivity and quality standards
• Monitor construction works against approved drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost requirements to ensure project adherence
• Maintain inspection records and follow up on inspection requirements from Resident Engineer (RE) and Resident Technical Officer (RTO) to ensure quality control
• Liaise with Design and Technical teams to obtain required construction drawings for accurate execution
• Identify discrepancies in drawings, calculations, and specifications, and coordinate with relevant parties to resolve issues promptly
• Prepare site documentation, progress reports, and preliminary drawings as required to support project tracking and communication

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications to prepare reports and documentation
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents for accurate site execution
• Problem-solving skills applied to identify and resolve site and design issues effectively
• Organisational skills to manage multiple site activities and documentation efficiently
• Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams and subcontractors effectively
• Willingness to work in a site-based environment to support hands‑on project execution
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant construction site experience to contribute practical knowledge
• Experience in structural or civil construction works for better understanding of site processes
• Familiarity with BBS, quantity calculations, RFI, and PTD processes to support technical documentation
• Familiarity with construction permits and site inspection documentation to ensure compliance
• Knowledge of relevant Singapore construction safety requirements to promote safe work practices
• Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS) certification to enhance safety competency

Other Information

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you are not invited for an interview within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful for this vacancy.

For more company information, please visit: http://www.stecs.com.sg

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