Lead Piping Engineer

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Lead Piping Engineer to oversee piping construction activities on the Tuas Nexus IWMF project in Singapore.

The role demands supervising subcontractors, coordinating daily site work, and ensuring installations meet drawings, specs and schedules. You will manage hydrotesting, inspections and commissioning preparation, track progress, resolve issues, and support safe, efficient execution across large-scale industrial facilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in large-scale industrial, water treatment, power generation or process plant projects.
• Experience with piping hydrotesting and commissioning.
• Experience supervising piping subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Piping Construction Management & Site Supervision: Lead daily piping construction activities at the project site, ensuring works follow drawings, specs, and schedules.
• Subcontractor Management & Coordination: Oversee piping subcontractors, monitor manpower and output, and conduct daily coordination meetings.
• Hydrotesting, Inspection & Quality Control: Plan and supervise piping hydrotests, coordinate inspections and testing, and ensure documentation is complete.
• Construction Planning, Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Track progress against the project schedule and prepare daily/weekly progress reports.
• Engineering Coordination & Technical Support: Review piping drawings and coordinates with engineering to resolve issues.

Job description

Lead Piping Engineer - Construction & Site Execution

Project: Tuas Nexus - Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF), Singapore
Location: Tuas, Singapore
Industry: Waste-to-Energy / Power Generation / Industrial Infrastructure
Employment Type: 12 Month Contract (Subject to Project Requirements) - Conversion to Permanent afterwards
Reporting To: Construction Manager / Project Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Piping Engineer to oversee and manage piping construction activities for the Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) project at Tuas, Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising piping subcontractors, coordinating daily site activities, monitoring construction progress, ensuring timely completion of piping installation works, and managing piping inspection, hydrotesting and commissioning preparation. The position requires a technically competent piping professional with extensive experience in large-scale industrial, water treatment, power generation or process plant projects, preferably involving Singapore government infrastructure projects. The Lead Piping Engineer will serve as the key technical and site coordination representative for piping works, ensuring that construction activities are executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved engineering drawings, project specifications and construction schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Piping Construction Management & Site SupervisionLead and supervise daily piping construction activities at the IWMF project site.

  Ensure piping installation works are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project schedules.

  Oversee piping fabrication, erection, alignment, pipe supports, valves, fittings and associated mechanical installations.

  Monitor site productivity, manpower deployment, material availability and construction progress.

  Identify construction delays, technical issues and site constraints, and implement corrective actions.

  Coordinate with construction managers and other engineering disciplines to ensure timely completion of piping works.

  Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship, installation quality and compliance with project requirements.

• 2. Subcontractor Management & CoordinationManage and supervise piping subcontractors to ensure construction activities are completed within agreed schedules.

  Monitor subcontractor manpower, daily work output, equipment deployment and productivity.

  Conduct daily site coordination meetings and communicate work priorities.

  Ensure subcontractors follow approved construction procedures, engineering drawings and safety requirements.

  Resolve piping installation issues, site clashes and technical queries in coordination with engineering teams.

  Monitor subcontractor performance and implement recovery measures where progress falls behind schedule.

  Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants and project management teams to ensure smooth execution.

• 3. Hydrotesting, Inspection & Quality ControlPlan, coordinate and supervise piping hydrotesting activities, including test preparation, execution and reinstatement.

  Ensure piping systems are ready for pressure testing in accordance with approved procedures and applicable project specifications.

  Coordinate piping inspections, air testing, non-destructive testing and other required quality verification activities.

  Review testing procedures, inspection checklists, test records and associated documentation.

  Arrange inspections and witness testing with QA/QC personnel, consultants and relevant project representatives.

  Monitor rectification of piping defects, installation deficiencies and outstanding punch-list items.

  Ensure satisfactory completion of inspection and testing requirements before system handover.

• 4. Construction Planning, Progress Monitoring & ReportingMonitor daily and weekly piping construction progress against the approved project schedule.

  Prepare daily site progress reports, weekly progress updates and construction status reports.

  Track piping installation quantities, work completion percentages, manpower deployment and outstanding activities.

  Identify potential schedule delays and recommend corrective or recovery actions.

  Coordinate piping construction priorities with the planning and project management teams.

  Maintain accurate records of site activities, construction issues, inspections and testing progress.

  Participate in construction progress meetings and provide updates on piping installation status.

  Support timely achievement of construction milestones and project completion targets.

• 5. Engineering Coordination & Technical SupportReview piping layout drawings, isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings, P&IDs and pipe support details for construction implementation.

  Coordinate with engineering and drafting teams to resolve