Principal Project Engineer

Bureau Veritas Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an accomplished Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead large-scale building and infrastructure projects in Singapore. You will drive execution, coordination, and handover, ensuring technical excellence and on-time delivery across multidisciplinary teams.

You will review complex drawings, manage risks with CDE/Primavera P6, and deliver executive-level reports and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Building Science, or related discipline recognized by the Professional Engineers Board (PEB), Singapore.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in large-scale building and infrastructure construction projects.
• Proven experience in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering works.
• Successfully completed at least three large-scale projects from construction through commissioning and handover.
• Strong technical knowledge of reinforced concrete structures, precast construction, structural steelwork, and composite design and construction.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, engineering coordination, and construction delivery.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, engineering documentation, and project requirements.
• Familiarity with BIM applications and Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), preferably Bentley ProjectWise or similar platforms.
• Experience using Common Data Environment (CDE), Primavera P6, and project management systems for project monitoring and risk assessment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex project information and identify coordination risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, conflict resolution, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with Power BI and data-driven project reporting tools is preferred.
• Self-motivated, independent, and capable of performing in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil and structural engineering works through project execution and handover.
• Coordinate closely with project teams, consultants, contractors, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review and evaluate technical drawings, specifications, engineering submissions, RFIs, RFAs, and project documentation.
• Monitor construction progress and identify technical, coordination, and project delivery risks.
• Provide technical expertise in reinforced concrete, precast structures, structural steelwork, and composite construction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve design and construction issues.
• Analyse project data from CDE, EDMS, Primavera P6, and other project management systems to support decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Review BIM models and digital project information to ensure design coordination and constructability.
• Facilitate meetings and technical discussions with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Support project reporting and prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and performance dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, contractual obligations, safety standards, and quality procedures.
• Contribute to problem-solving, negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management initiatives.

Skills

Civil & Structural Eng

Mechanical Eng

Electrical Eng

Project Management

BIM

Primavera P6

EDMS (Bentley ProjectWise)

CDE

Power BI

Stakeholder Management

Education

Civil & Structural Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Building Science degree

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

EDMS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil and structural engineering works throughout project execution and handover.

• Coordinate closely with project teams, consultants, contractors, clients, and relevant stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

• Review and evaluate technical drawings, specifications, engineering submissions, RFIs, RFAs, and project documentation.

• Monitor construction progress and identify technical, coordination, and project delivery risks.

• Provide technical expertise in reinforced concrete, precast structures, structural steelwork, and composite construction.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve design and construction issues.

• Analyse project data from Common Data Environment (CDE), EDMS, Primavera P6, and other project management systems to support decision-making and risk mitigation.

• Review BIM models and digital project information to ensure design coordination and constructability.

• Facilitate meetings and technical discussions with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.

• Support project reporting and prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and performance dashboards.

• Ensure compliance with project requirements, contractual obligations, safety standards, and quality procedures.

• Contribute to problem-solving, negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Science, or a related engineering discipline recognized by the Professional Engineers Board (PEB), Singapore.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in large-scale building and infrastructure construction projects.

• Proven experience in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering works.

• Successfully completed at least three large-scale projects from construction through commissioning and handover stages.

• Strong technical knowledge of reinforced concrete structures, precast construction, structural steelwork, and composite design and construction.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, engineering coordination, and construction delivery.

• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, engineering documentation, and project requirements.

• Familiarity with BIM applications and Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), preferably Bentley ProjectWise or similar platforms.

• Experience using Common Data Environment (CDE), Primavera P6, and project management systems for project monitoring and risk assessment.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex project information and identify coordination risks.

• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, conflict resolution, and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel.

• Familiarity with Power BI and data-driven project reporting tools is preferred.

• Self-motivated, independent, and capable of performing in a fast-paced project environment.

• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.