Resident Engineer (Newton)

KCL CONSULTANTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KCL CONSULTANTS PTE. LTD. seeks a Resident Engineer to supervise residential buildings in Singapore, ensuring site activities comply with regulations and client requirements. You will supervise contractor works on site and review drawings for potential issues.

The role demands 4+ years of relevant supervision experience and a valid RE certificate (IES/ACES). Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in a collaborative project team.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of experience supervising residential buildings.
• Resident Engineer Certificate (IES/ACES) is a must; candidates without RE need not apply.
• Conversant with statutory codes and requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand project specifications, drawings and ensure site activities comply with regulations and client's requirements.
• Monitor site works to ensure method statements are followed.
• Supervise structural works and identify non-conformities in contractor's work.
• Ensure builder executes work per consultant's instructions.
• Check drawings for discrepancies and suggest solutions to prevent delays.
• Conduct quality inspections and QC of materials used on site.
• Maintain site inspection records, safety records and approved/as-built drawings.
• Update site records on progress, housekeeping and reporting.
• Verify contractors' progress payments and claims for work done and materials delivered on site.
• Witness all inspections, testing and commissioning sessions to verify compliance with designs.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Residential Engineer Certificate (IES/ACES)

Job description

Job Description

• Understanding of Project Specifications, construction drawings and to ensure that all site activities comply with the regulations and client's requirements
• Monitor site works to ensure the method statements and work procedure are strictly followed.
• Competent in carrying out supervision of structural works by identifying any non-conformity of contractor's work site
• Ensure the Builder executes the work in accordance to Consultant's instructions
• Check drawings for discrepancies and highlight to Consultant, suggesting possible solutions to prevent delays
• Conduct quality inspections and quality control of materials used for the project
• To ensure proper documentation of site inspection records, safety records and approved /as-built drawings
• Maintaining and updating site records on progress of work, housekeeping and preparing reports
• Verify the contractors' progress payment, claim in terms of work done and materials/equipment delivered and stored on site
• Witness all the inspection, testing and commissioning sessions performed by the contractors to ensure compliance with designs and specifications
• Report to project QP / Project Consultants Team on quality and progress

Period: 42 months

Start from: January 2027

Requirements

• Min Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in supervision of residential buildings
• Resident Engineer Certificate accredited by IES / ACES is a must, candidate without RE certificate need not apply
• Conversant in statutory code and requirements
• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communications skills essential

Please indicate project involved, expected salary and notice period required in CV.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.