Resident Engineer (RE) – Contract

THYMN PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,120 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

THYMN PTE. LTD. is recruiting a Resident Engineer to join the Site Team for an 8-month project at 80 Tuas South Boulevard, Singapore.

The role involves supervising civil, structural and architectural works, reviewing proposals, and ensuring compliance with Building Control Act and safety regulations. The successful candidate will lead a team of site staff, maintain records, and coordinate with QP(S) and consultants to deliver project objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Civil Engineer experience, including at least 3 years supervising civil/structural and geotechnical works.
• At least 5 years working experience as a Resident Engineer.
• Familiar with Building Control Act and Regulations; able to maintain site records and contract documents.
• Experience in civil works, plumbing, sanitary, drainage, sewer systems is advantageous.
• Experience in ERSS (deep excavation) work is an advantage.
• Experience in reinforced concrete piling and industrial building works.
• Supervisory experience in architectural works is required.
• Registered with IES/BCA as Resident Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall team direction to realise project objectives as required by the Superintending Officer and consultants.
• Review construction proposals and supervise the contractors.
• Provide standing supervision for civil and architectural works per project specs and regulations.
• Assist in management and control of a team of site staff or Resident Technical Officer(s).
• Maintain and supervise site records and administrative matters.
• Oversee all aspects of construction and submit records as required.
• Lead RTOs to check drawings and specifications for discrepancies.
• Oversee quality system implementation, materials approval and testing procedures.
• Supervise all civil, architectural, plumbing, sanitary, drainage and sewer works.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality control

Site supervision

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

IES/BCA Resident Engineer registration

Job description

Employment Type:

Location: 80 Tuas South Boulevard

Contract Period: Aug 2026 - Mar 2027 (8 Months)

Working Hour: 0800hrs to 1700hrs (Weekdays), 0800hrs to 1200hrs (Saturday)

As a key member of our Site Team, you will participate and deliver our Projects to the best of your abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Together with the QP(S), provide overall team direction and management to realise the project objectives and activities as required by the Superintending Officer and consultants, ensuring that the project is delivered to the highest technical and safety standards
• To assist QP(S) and/or QP(Geo) in reviewing the construction proposals and implement supervision oversight of these construction works carried out by the Contractors
• To provide wherever and whenever necessary standing supervision for the construction of civil and structural works in accordance with the Project specifications, construction drawings, and Building Control Act and Regulations
• To assist QP(S) in the management and control of a team of site staff or Resident Technical Officer(s)
• To assist QP(S) in administrative control on the site staff, instill and maintain discipline, and punctuality, keep daily records of staff attendance, and other matters concerning the site staff administrative matters
• To oversee all aspects relating to the construction of the project, keeping and submitting records
• To provide full support and assistance, as and when directed by the client or QP(S)
• Lead the RTOs to check all drawings (including shop drawings, construction drawings) and specifications for discrepancies
• Overview of the quality system implementation, materials approval and compliance testing procedures
• Supervise all works including all civil and architectural works, plumbing, sanitary, drainage, sewer system, etc
• Supervision for new erection of buildings work
• Supervision for extensive addition & alteration works to existing structures
• To ensure that the Contractor’s working procedure complies with the agreed method statement and relevant workplace safety and health regulations and to direct modification to the procedure, if necessary, to comply with the agreed method and safety and health regulations

Requirements

• Familiar with extensive A/A works to existing operational building
• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution, with minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a Civil Engineer, including minimum 3 years of relevant experience handling and supervising civil/structural and geotechnical works
• At least 5 years working experience as a Resident Engineer
• Fully conversant with Building Control Act and Regulations. Able to systematically maintain site records, contract documents and meet reporting requirements under Building Control Act
• Experience in civil works, plumbing, sanitary, drainage, sewer system, etc. will be an advantage
• Experience in ERSS (deep excavation) work will be an advantage
• Experience in reinforced concrete piling work including industrial building works is required
• Supervisory experience in architectural works is required
• Registered with IES/BCA as Resident Engineer

Who are we looking for? Someone who:

• Takes full ownership of assigned projects.
• Problem-solver with practical and logical solutions.
• Responsible, reliable, and detail-oriented.