Manager / Coastal Protection

National Parks Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Parks Board is seeking a dedicated professional to plan and deliver coastal protection projects to strengthen Singapore’s coastal resilience. You will integrate conventional engineering with Nature-based Solutions, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with government agencies and contractors.

The role involves feasibility studies, environmental assessments, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget and schedule.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Plan and manage coastal engineering projects including geotechnical and infrastructure works.
• Develop integrated coastal protection solutions with conventional and Nature-based approaches.
• Coordinate and integrate works with adjacent parkland.
• Conduct and review feasibility studies and environmental assessments.
• Evaluate options and propose practical, cost-effective civil/coastal solutions.
• Prepare project estimates, schedules, and documentation.
• Coordinate tender processes and review tender requirements.
• Review designs and submissions by consultants and contractors.
• Manage consultancy and construction works to meet budget, schedule and quality.
• Engage with government agencies, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

[What the role is]

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team in planning and delivering coastal protection projects. You will contribute to strengthening Singapore’s coastal resilience through the integration of conventional engineering approaches and Nature-based Solutions.

The role involves managing multidisciplinary coastal engineering projects, including associated geotechnical and infrastructure works, while ensuring that the works are effectively integrated with adjacent parkland.

[What you will be working on]

• Plan and manage coastal engineering projects, including associated geotechnical and infrastructure works.
• Develop integrated coastal protection solutions that incorporate conventional engineering approaches and Nature-based Solutions.
• Ensure that coastal protection works are effectively coordinated and integrated with adjacent parkland.
• Conduct and review engineering feasibility assessments and environmental studies.
• Evaluate technical options and develop practical and cost-effective solutions to civil and coastal engineering challenges.
• Prepare project cost estimates, implementation schedules, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate and supervise tender processes, including the preparation and review of tender requirements.
• Review engineering designs and technical submissions prepared by consultants and contractors.
• Manage consultancy and construction works to ensure that projects are delivered within the approved budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Engage and coordinate with government agencies, stakeholders, consultants and contractors throughout the planning and implementation of projects.

[What we are looking for]

• Areas of study in Civil or Environmental Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineers Board of Singapore.
• Experience in coastal, land reclamation, infrastructure, geotechnical, nature-based solutions, traffic or hydraulic engineering projects.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering design and analysis software would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder-management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.

The successful candidate will be offered contract employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.