Resident Engineer (Civil, Structural) HDB AMK

MEINHARDT (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee construction projects. The candidate should possess a recognised degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and have at least 5 years of supervisory experience. Key responsibilities include coordinating contractors, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and monitoring project timelines. Preferred candidates will have experience with bored pile systems and have completed HDB projects. This role is for a duration of 50 months and starts in late 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of post-graduate experience in supervising building projects.
• Experience with design and supervision as R.E. is advantageous.
• Adherent to Building Control Act reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractor coordination between various contractors.
• Agree on work programmes and site plans.
• Monitor safety and security of the site.

Skills

Supervising building projects

Civil/Structural Engineering knowledge

Familiarity with Building Contract Act

Experience with bored pile systems

Management of site records

Education

Recognised Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

To ensure that the contractor co-ordinates the works of various contractors. To agree to detailed programmes of work-time chart and representation of site plans. To check that all necessary drawings and instruction have been given to contractors and authorization obtained, in accordance with the agreed programme. To check that materials are ordered in good time and permits obtained. To check that all construction works are carried out in a safe manner, and that the site is kept secure. To watch for faulty workmanship and materials incorporated in the works and to issue instructions for rectification. To check and line and level of layout of structure during erection and that intentions of "contract" drawings are adhered to. To check structural slab, beam and column sizes and reinforcements placed and that intent of designs are followed.

• To ensure that the contractor co-ordinates the works of various contractors.
• To agree to detailed programmes of work-time chart and representation of site plans.
• To check that all necessary drawings and instruction have been given to contractors and authorization obtained, in accordance with the agreed programme.
• To check that materials are ordered in good time and permits obtained.
• To check that all construction works are carried out in a safe manner, and that the site is kept secure.
• To watch for faulty workmanship and materials incorporated in the works and to issue instructions for rectification.
• To check and line and level of layout of structure during erection and that intentions of "contract" drawings are adhered to.
• To check structural slab, beam and column sizes and reinforcements placed and that intent of designs are followed.

Requirements

• Recognised Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with valid RE Accreditation Certificate from IES.
• Must have at least 5 yrs of post graduate experience respectively in supervising building projects. Applicants with both design and supervision experience as R.E. will be favourably considered.
• Fully conversant with Building Contract Act and Regulations. Able to administer contracts professionally, maintain site records and contract documents systematically, to meet reporting requirements under Building Control Act.
• Extensive experience in the supervision of bored pile systems, precast concrete, and structural steel construction.
• Experience with canal/ drainage construction will be favourably considered.
• Completed one HDB project as resident engineer.

Contract duration: 50 months (estimate)

Location: Ang Mo Kio

Project: HDB BTO

Able to start work by Oct/Nov 2025