Resident Engineer / Resident Technical Officer (RTO)

Ant Consultants; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ant Consultants is seeking a Resident Engineer (RE) / Resident Technical Officer (RTO) on a 28-month contract to lead site supervision across structural, geotechnical, temporary, and architectural works in Orchard, Singapore. You will liaise with engineers, regulators, and contractors to ensure timely completion and compliance with MOM requirements.

The role requires a valid RE/RTO accreditation from IES and strong knowledge of the Building Control Act.

Qualifications

• RE/RTO accreditation from IES is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of Building Control Act and regulations.
• Ability to liaise with contractors and consultants.
• Experience supervising multiple disciplines on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and supervision with engineers and regulators.
• Verify site conditions against shop and construction drawings.
• Maintain site safety and quality systems on site.
• Produce daily site condition and progress reports for clients.
• Provide on-demand supervision as directed by the consultant team.
• Supervise structural, geotechnical, temporary, architectural works and identify non-conformities.
• Conduct regular site inspections for MOM compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive site documentation and minutes.
• Attend site meetings to communicate progress and issues.

Skills

Site supervision

Project coordination

Regulatory liaison

Report writing

Independent work

Education

RE/RTO Accreditation (IES)

Job description

Resident Engineer (RE) / Resident Technical Officer (RTO) - 28 months contract

• Lead planning, design, and supervision efforts by collaborating with Professional Engineers, regulatory authorities, and contractors to resolve site issues and ensure timely project completion
• Verify site conditions against approved shop drawings and construction drawings to maintain project accuracy
• Implement and sustain site supervision quality and safety assurance systems to uphold standards
• Produce detailed daily reports on site conditions and progress for clients and consultants
• Provide on-demand supervision as directed by the consultant team to maintain project oversight
• Supervise structural, geotechnical, temporary, architectural, and specialist works by identifying and addressing non-conformities in contractor work
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure contractor compliance with health and work safety regulations per MOM requirements
• Assist consultants and clients in assessing site conditions and situations when requested
• Manage and maintain comprehensive site documentation including ongoing works records, site meeting minutes, safety records, method statements, shop drawings, and as-built submissions
• Attend site meetings to communicate progress, issues, and coordinate actions

Required competencies and certifications

• Valid Resident Engineer (RE) / Resident Technical Officer (RTO) Accreditation Certificate from IES
• Strong knowledge of the Building Control Act and relevant regulations

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Ability to work independently and liaise effectively with contractors and consultants
• Team player mindset

Other Information

• Contract duration: 28 months starting from November 2026
• Work location: Orchard