Principal Structural Engineer

Cundall; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cundall in Singapore seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead project teams and deliver innovative structural designs for exciting projects across Asia and internationally. The ideal candidate will have an accredited degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, experience managing medium to large projects, and knowledge of local codes. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and a focus on sustainability. Joining Cundall means contributing to zero carbon design goals in an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing medium/large size projects.
• Familiarity with local codes of practice and authority submission procedures.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team in delivering structural engineering design projects.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers.
• Work on exciting projects across Asia and internationally.

Skills

Project management experience

Technical knowledge in Structural Engineering

Excellent communication skills

Competent in structural engineering software

Education

Accredited BEng or MEng degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Registered as a Professional Engineer with PEB Singapore

Job description

The Team

We are an award winning global consultancy and have been named Building’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022 and 2021. We are at the forefront of the industry, priding ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable projects.

Sustainability runs through everything we do at Cundall, and our people are empowered to drive change and decarbonise the built environment. By the end of this decade, we have set ourselves an ambitious goal to only work on projects that meet our zero carbon design criteria, a commitment we have called our Zero Carbon Design 2030 goal. We need engineers who share this passion for sustainability and thrive in designing energy efficient buildings and communities.

Cundall’s Structural Engineering team pride themselves on their exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable structural solutions that minimise the use of natural resources.

As one of the longest established of Cundall’s many disciplines, the Structural team are a source of world leading expertise and offer a pro‑active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

The team now looks for an enthusiastic and talented Principal Structural Engineer to join the Singapore team.

The Role

This excellent opportunity would see you being based in our office in Singapore and working on some of the most exciting projects across Asia and internationally.

As part of our established team of expert engineers and technicians, and working closely with colleagues of various disciplines, you will lead a project team in delivering projects throughout the entire process of structural engineering design, from conceptual design stage towards construction.

You will act as a mentor to provide coaching and training to junior engineers.

The Skills

• Accredited BEng or MEng degree level (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Proven experience of managing medium / large size projects and delivering to time and budgetary deadlines, whilst complying with operational and other procedures.
• Broad and deep technical knowledge in Structural Engineering, plus demonstrable understanding of other disciplines.
• Familiarity with local codes of practice and authority submission and approval procedures.
• Must be Registered as a Professional Engineer with PEB Singapore.
• Competent user of relevant structural engineering software.
• Excellent communication skills and experience of using initiative to overcome challenges, essential given the collaborative and client‑focused nature of this role.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.