Project Engineer

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS (ASIA) LIMITED (SINGAPORE BRANCH); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS (ASIA) LIMITED (SINGAPORE BRANCH) is seeking a hands-on Construction Planner to support project delivery. You will interpret drawings, draft method statements, and plan for equipment and materials to keep tasks on schedule.

In addition to planning, you will monitor onsite progress, verify workmanship against specifications, manage cost allocation, and ensure compliance with HSE requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-10 years total work experience in construction.
• Exposure across diverse sections of construction.
• Understanding of safety and environmental regulations and local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operational Planning: Understand drawings, draft method statements, plan equipment/materials, seek approvals to minimise delays.
• Onsite works execution: Monitor progress against milestones, verify workmanship against specs, allocate costs.
• Adherence to HSE requirements: Understand and implement LAIO framework and local regulations; report non-compliance; participate in safety walks.

Education

Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Operational Planning

• Understand the drawings and job specifications; Draft method statements on the assigned tasks and seek approval from supervisor
• Plan and order for equipment and material required on the tasks; Seek client approvals (as and when required) on time to minimise delays
• Prepare the ITP (inspection and test plan) documents, job hazard analysis (JHA) and risk assessment report for the assigned tasks in consultation with supervisor

Onsite works execution

• Monitor progress against the program milestones for on-time completion; Monitor production rate and provide feedback to supervisor on resource allocation
• Check workmanship and quality against specifications in drawings and ITP requirements; Perform other quality tests as required
• Provide inputs to supervisor to minimise wastage and optimise material/labour costs; Allocate costs under the correct code

Adherence to HSE requirements

• Understand the HSE requirements based on LAIO internal framework, local regulations and contractual obligations
• Communicate the same to subordinates and subcontractors, and monitor compliance on an on-going basis
• Report non-compliance issues to the supervisor; Take corrective action as directed
• Prepare weekly OFI (opportunities for improvement) reports and share with the Safety Officer
• Participate in safety walks with the team, as scheduled

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering
• Total work experience: 5 - 10 years
• Exposure across diverse sections of construction
• Understanding of company and governmental regulations on safety and environment