Resident technical Officer

Asia Infrastructure Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Resident Technical Officer to supervise construction on HDB and LTA projects. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with specifications and quality control of works, with a focus on electrical projects. Candidates should have relevant degrees and at least 10 years of construction experience. This role offers opportunities for hybrid working and professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for hybrid/flexible working

Share-ownership scheme

Private healthcare coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a Resident Technical Officer or Site Engineer.
• At least 10 years in construction, supervising electrical works.
• 3 years as a Resident Engineer (M&E).

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction works and maintain quality control.
• Ensure compliance with regulations set by authorities.
• Inspect materials and workmanship.

Skills

Diploma/Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering

Accredited C&S Resident Technical Officer

Construction Safety Certification

Experience in HDB/LTA projects

Education

Diploma/Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering

Job description

Asia Infrastructure Solutions is a leader in delivering project & programme management, cost management, sustainable design, engineering, business advisory and consultancy solutions for the infrastructure, buildings, and environmental sectors. The company was established by Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the largest privately owned construction manager in the commercial building, industrial and healthcare markets, and a leading project / construction manager in the environmental and public infrastructure sectors. GISI and its founding members have over 90 years of project experience in Asia and currently employs 12,500 employees globally, operating in more than 90 countries.

Asia Infrastructure Solutions has a strong and diversified team of project managers, construction managers, programme managers, cost managers, sustainability consultants and various disciplines of engineering professionals with a long track record in the infrastructure, building and environmental sectors delivering the future for the built and natural environment. Our professional and technical expertise and capabilities are inherited from the Arcadis Design & Engineering / Hyder / Freeman Fox in Hong Kong and Arcadis Consulting / EC Harris / Davis Langdon & Seah businesses in Singapore which span many decades in the Asia region.

Notable projects in Singapore include the Jewel at Changi, CapitaSpring, the North‑South Corridor, various hotels, data centers and corporate headquarters for the world’s leading MNCs to name a few.

We empower our employees to succeed and we invest in their professional growth through learning & development programmes as well as membership of professional bodies. Our employees also receive a range of benefits that includes opportunities for hybrid/flexible working, a share‑ownership scheme, and private healthcare coverage.

Resident Technical Officer

The Resident Technical Officer represents clients on Housing Development Board (HDB) / Land Transport Authority (LTA) construction sites. He/She must be able to read and interpret architectural drawings and details of construction projects and ensures that construction projects follow contracts and regulations. He/She shall be working under the control and direction of the appointed Qualified Person(s) when carried out his/her duties for the assigned project. He/She works indoors at project site’s office, and may also work outdoors at the project construction sites when required.

Tasks

• Supervise construction works, maintain quality control and ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the project specifications, design intent, approved drawings and site instructions by the supervising qualified persons and project consultants/clients
• Ensure that contractors carry out their work in compliance with the prevailing regulations set up by the building authorities and government agencies of Singapore
• Inspect materials and workmanship of construction work.
• Perform tests to check the quality of materials.
• Review project drawings and specifications, and raise any discrepancies and/or potential problems to the appointed Qualified Person and project consultants/clients
• Attend meeting with qualified persons and project consultants/clients
• Prepare progress reports for their clients.
• Other ad hoc duties as and when directed

Job Requirements & Person Specification (Qualifications, Experience, Skills)

• Diploma/Degree in Civil & Structural (C&S) Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, National Certificate in Construction Supervision (NCSS)
• Ideally already accredited as a C&S Resident Technical Officer (RTO) by Institution of Engineering Singapore (IES) or Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES)
• Certificate in BCSS (Building Construction Safety Supervision) or other similar construction‑safety certification
• Registered with IES as Resident Engineer (M&E).
• At least 2 years of experience as a Resident Technical Officer (RTO) or similar site‑based role (e.g. Site Engineer) for Housing Development Board (HDB) / Land Transport Authority (LTA) construction projects
• Minimum 10 years of construction experience in supervising electrical works in water/used water treatment works.
• At least 3 years of experience as RE (M&E)

Fair recruitment practices

Asia Infrastructure Solutions adheres to the Tripartite Standards for Recruitment Practices in Singapore and uses fair, merit‑based, and inclusive hiring practices.

Candidates referred by employment agencies will not be considered unless the agency has been explicitly instructed to provide candidates for the stated role.

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