Resident Engineer

Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Singapore is looking for a seasoned Resident Engineer specialized in civil and structural supervision. The role involves overseeing various project aspects including demolition and deep excavation works, while ensuring safety compliance and quality standards are met. Candidates must possess a relevant engineering degree and have at least 12 years of experience in mixed development projects. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for effective interaction with project teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in mixed development projects.
• Must be registered with IES-ACES Joint accreditation Committee as Resident Engineer.
• Experience in demolition works and structural steel-works preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil and building structural works according to project specifications.
• Manage Resident Technical Officers in project supervision.
• Maintain record-keeping and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Effective communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Central

Commencement: March 2026

Responsibilities

• Supervision of civil and building structural works according to project specifications, drawings, and Building Control Act.
• Manage Resident Technical Officers in supervising various aspects of the project, including architecture, structure, M&E and landscape related works;
• Validating of overtime requisitions and supervising temporary works, if necessary.
• Maintain record-keeping, monitoring of construction schedules, ensuring safety compliance, and attending project-related meetings.
• Supervision of demolition works such as left in sheet piles, existing basement walls / pilecaps / flat slab and drop panels / driven piles / etc.
• Supervision of top-down construction with deep excavation and ERSS works such as CBP or SBP wall with steel strutting, bored piling works, LSS, etc
• Experience in steel construction such as kingposts / steel columns / steel beams with metal decking / steel staircases / steel trusses / etc.
• Experience in supervision of post-tensioned beams.
• Inspection / Supervision of sample tests for materials / workmanship / overseas fabrication yard inspection / etc.
• Attending Client/Consultant's site meeting and technical meeting if required by Client / Consultant.
• In the event of defect and non-conformance, to inform Consultant promptly and issuance of instruction to the Main Contractor for testing or investigation work and prepare defect lists if necessary;
• Regularly report to the Architect / Engineer and Owner's Project Manager on all relevant matters;
• Inspection of façade related work, waterproofing, Architectural finishes, supervise specialist items such as balustrades and structural steel works.
• Check Architectural and ID works, and intent of design details are followed. To notify Architect of any design intent conflicts and quality variations, illegal works.
• To take instruction and provide necessary support to Owner’s representative.
• To work closely with Project QP and Client’s appointed QA/QC engineer to ensure the quality of works as carried out by the Contractor is satisfactory.
• Monitoring builder’s site management.

Requirements

• Possess relevant Civil/Structural Engineering degree from a recognized University and Registered with IES-ACES Joint accreditation Committee ( JAC ) as Resident Engineer.
• Minimum 12 years or more with relevant experience of mixed development projects that comprises of Grade A office, retail space, museum and theatre.
• Experience in demolition works, top down construction, deep excavation involving ERSS works such as CBP or SBP wall, strutting, bored piling works, prestressed concrete and structural steel-works are preferred.
• Experience in architectural and ID related works such as façade, dry lay, mock-ups, water tightness and defects inspection.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel;
• Good supervisory and leadership skills;
• Possess effective communication skills and able to interact with people at all levels.