Qualified Person (Supervision) [QP(S)]

Sterling Engineers Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineers Pte Ltd seeks an experienced Qualified Person (Supervision) [QP(S)] to provide statutory supervision, design review and construction oversight for major MRT infrastructure projects in Singapore.

The role involves leading site supervision for MRT stations, elevated viaducts and structural works, coordinating with LTA and authorities, reviewing design calculations, and guiding Resident Engineers and Officers in the field.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and decision-making capability.
• Excellent technical review and engineering judgement.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and interfaces on complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the appointed QP(S) under the Building Control Act and relevant statutory regulations.
• Obtain permits to commence works and submit statutory reports, certificates and endorsements required by BCA, LTA and relevant authorities.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved plans, statutory requirements, design intent and industry standards.
• Review and assess design calculations, construction drawings and shop drawings, method statements and test reports.
• Lead and guide REs and RTOs in site supervision activities.

Skills

Leadership

Technical judgement

Communication

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

Professional Engineer (Civil/Structural)

PEB Practising Certificate

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Qualified Person (Supervision) [QP(S)] to provide statutory supervision, design review and construction oversight for major MRT infrastructure projects comprising stations, viaducts, structural works and associated civil engineering works.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Duties

• Act as the appointed QP(S) under the Building Control Act and relevant statutory regulations.

• Obtain permits to commence works and submit statutory reports, certificates and endorsements required by BCA, LTA and relevant authorities.

• Ensure construction works comply with approved plans, statutory requirements, design intent and industry standards.

Design & Construction Review

• Review and assess:

  • Design calculations

  • Construction drawings and shop drawings

  • Method statements

  • Test reports and material submissions

  • Temporary and permanent works submissions

• Identify design discrepancies and construction issues and recommend corrective actions.

• Review construction methodologies, risk assessments and technical submissions prior to commencement of works.

Site Supervision

• Oversee construction of:

  • MRT stations

  • Elevated viaducts

  • Segmental bridge works

  • Piling and foundation works

  • Structural steelworks

  • Precast concrete works

  • Temporary works and formwork structures

  • Drainage, sewerage, sanitary and utility diversion works

• Lead and guide Resident Engineers (REs) and Resident Technical Officers (RTOs) in site supervision activities.

Structural Steel & Precast Supervision

• Develop and implement Inspection Quality Plans (IQP) for structural steel and precast works.

• Supervise fabrication, erection, welding inspections, NDT reviews and quality control activities.

• Conduct inspections at fabrication yards, including overseas facilities where required.

Instrumentation & Monitoring

• Review instrumentation monitoring results and assess construction impacts on surrounding structures.

• Evaluate monitoring trends and recommend mitigation measures where necessary.

• Coordinate with contractors and project teams to manage construction risks.

Safety Management

• Lead monthly safety inspections and participate in project safety reviews.

• Review risk assessments, hazard registers and Construction Safety Submissions.

• Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) requirements and LTA safety standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise and coordinate with:

  • LTA Project Management Team

  • Contractors and subcontractors

  • Qualified Persons (Design)

  • Accredited Checkers

  • Statutory authorities and agencies

• Attend progress, technical, safety and instrumentation meetings.

• Prepare monthly supervision and engineering reports.

Job Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Registered Professional Engineer (Civil/Structural) with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB), Singapore.

• Possess a valid PEB Practising Certificate.

• Eligible for appointment as Qualified Person (Supervision) under Singapore regulations.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of Civil/Structural Engineering experience.

• Proven experience in segmental bridge construction.

• Experience in major infrastructure, MRT, rail, bridge or viaduct projects.

• Experience supervising structural steel and precast concrete works would be advantageous.

• Experience in deep excavation, piling, foundation and temporary works supervision preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Building Control Act & Regulations.

• Professional Engineers Act.

• LTA rail project requirements.

• Temporary Works and formwork systems.

• Structural steel fabrication and erection.

• Precast concrete construction.

• Instrumentation and monitoring.

• Construction risk management and WSH requirements.

• Bridge post-tensioning and heavy lifting operations.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong leadership and decision-making capability.

• Excellent technical review and engineering judgement.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple contractors and interfaces on complex infrastructure projects.

• Strong report writing and presentation skills.