Project Engineer

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS (ASIA) LIMITED (SINGAPORE BRANCH); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS (ASIA) LIMITED (SINGAPORE BRANCH) is seeking an experienced professional for Operational Planning and Onsite Works execution. The role focuses on understanding drawings, drafting method statements, planning equipment/materials, and obtaining client approvals to prevent delays.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, ensuring quality against drawings and ITPs, performing safety and risk assessments, and controlling costs while maintaining HSE standards across

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understand drawings and job specifications and draft method statements for supervisor approval.
• Plan and order equipment and materials needed for tasks; seek client approvals to minimise delays.
• Prepare ITP, JHA and risk assessment reports in consultation with supervisor.
• Monitor progress against milestones; adjust resources to ensure on-time completion.
• Check workmanship against drawings and ITP; perform quality tests as required.
• Provide inputs to minimise wastage and optimise material and labour costs; allocate costs correctly.
• Adhere to HSE requirements; communicate standards to team and monitor compliance; report non-compliance.

Skills

5-10 years experience

Construction exposure

HSE awareness

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