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

BUREAU VERITAS BUILDINGS & INFRASTRUCTURE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas Buildings & Infrastructure Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced senior civil/structural engineer to lead engineering works from site initiation to handover. You will coordinate with diverse teams, review technical docs, monitor progress, and manage risks to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role requires nearly two decades of experience, strong BIM/EDMS skills, and ability to communicate effectively with clients and authorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering or related field recognized by PEB (Singapore).
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in large‑scale building and infrastructure construction projects.
• Proven experience across Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Mechanical, or Electrical works.
• Successfully completed at least three large‑scale projects from construction through handover.
• Strong technical knowledge of reinforced concrete, precast, structural steelwork, and composite design.
• Demonstrated project management, coordination, and construction delivery experience.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Familiarity with BIM apps and EDMS (Bentley ProjectWise or similar).
• Experience using CDE, Primavera P6, and PM systems for monitoring and risk assessment.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Power BI data reporting preferred.
• Self‑motivated, independent, and able to perform in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong team player across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Engineering coordination

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Quality assurance

Time management

Leadership

Education

PEB-recognized Civil & Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

EDMS

Primavera P6

Common Data Environment (CDE)

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.