Manager / Coastal Protection

NPB National Parks Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NPB National Parks Board in Singapore seeks a planning engineer to strengthen coastal resilience by integrating conventional engineering with Nature-based Solutions. You will plan and deliver coastal protection projects while coordinating with adjacent parkland teams and stakeholders.

You will lead multidisciplinary work, conduct feasibility studies, review designs, and manage budgets, schedules, and tender processes to ensure safe, cost-effective outcomes for coastal communities and ecosystems.

Qualifications

• PEB Singapore-recognised civil/environmental engineering study.
• Experience in coastal, land reclamation or geotechnical projects.
• Familiarity with design/analysis software is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and learn continuously.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage coastal engineering projects.
• Develop integrated coastal protection solutions.
• Coordinate with government agencies and stakeholders.
• Review feasibility studies and environmental assessments.
• Prepare cost estimates and schedules.
• Supervise consultants and contractors to meet budget and quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creative problem-solving

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Civil/Environmental Eng (PEB Singapore)

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.

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