Principal Project Engineer (C&S / M&E)

BUREAU VERITAS BUILDINGS & INFRASTRUCTURE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BUREAU VERITAS BUILDINGS & INFRASTRUCTURE PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced civil/structural engineer to lead project execution from construction through handover. You will coordinate with consultants, contractors, and clients, review technical submissions, monitor progress, and mitigate risks using BIM, CDE, and Primavera P6.

The role demands a PE Board Singapore-recognized degree and 15+ years in large-scale projects with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering, PE Board Singapore recognition.
• 15+ years of large-scale building/infrastructure project experience.
• Experience with Civil/Structural/Geotechnical/Mechanical/Electrical works and handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil and structural works from execution to handover.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, contractors, clients and stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specs, submissions, RFIs/RFAs and project docs.
• Monitor progress and identify technical, coordination and delivery risks.
• Provide expertise in reinforced concrete, precast, steel, and composite construction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design and construction issues.
• Analyse data from CDE/EDMS/Primavera P6 to support decisions and risk mitigation.
• Review BIM models and ensure design coordination and constructability.
• Facilitate meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Support reporting and prepare executive-level presentations and dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, safety, and quality procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

PEB-recognized Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

EDMS

Primavera P6

Power BI

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.