Resident Technical Officer (C&S)

WSP in Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Asia Singapore seeks a Senior Resident Technical Officer (SRTO) or Resident Technical Officer (RTO) to represent clients on construction sites. Read drawings, inspect materials, supervise works, and ensure compliance with contracts, regulations, and project standards.

You will coordinate with contractors, maintain records, support testing and handover, and uphold SHEQ requirements on complex projects such as data centres or critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Registered Senior Resident Technical Officer or Registered RTO with IES/ACES.
• Diploma in Civil & Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• SRTO: minimum 8 years' site supervision experience on large-scale projects; RTO: minimum 5 years' site supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site activities to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, regulations, and QA standards.
• Monitor progress against programmes and coordinate among contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Review site conditions, measurements, and inspections; maintain records of inspections and non-conformances.
• Witness inspections, testing, and commissioning; support handover with documentation.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance and safe working practices on site.

Skills

Site supervision

Quality control

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Diploma in Civil & Structural Engineering or equivalent

Registered Senior Resident Technical Officer or Registered RTO (IES/ACES)

Tools

BIM coordination

Digital construction

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Resident Technical Officerrepresents clients on construction sites. He/She must be able to read and interpret drawings and details of projects. He/She must inspect materials and workmanship. He/She makes sure that construction projects follow contracts and regulations.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Resident Technical Officerrepresents clients on construction sites. He/She must be able to read and interpret drawings and details of projects. He/She must inspect materials and workmanship. He/She makes sure that construction projects follow contracts and regulations.

Main Responsibilities

Site Supervision and Quality Assurance

• Assist the Site Resident Engineer (SRE) in monitoring and supervising construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, statutory requirements, authority regulations, contractual obligations, and project quality standards.
• Carry out routine site inspections and surveillance to verify workmanship quality, material compliance, installation standards, and adherence to approved construction methodologies.
• Monitor contractors' works to ensure compliance with approved shop drawings, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), approved material submissions, and manufacturers' installation requirements.
• Identify, document, and report non-conforming works, quality deficiencies, site issues, and construction risks to the SRE for timely resolution.
• Maintain detailed site inspection records, surveillance reports, photographic records, and daily site observations.

Construction Monitoring and Coordination

• Monitor site progress and construction activities against approved programmes and work schedules.
• Assist in coordinating site activities among contractors, subcontractors, specialist vendors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Verify that only the latest approved drawings, specifications, and technical documents are being used on site and report any discrepancies or conflicts.
• Attend site inspections, coordination meetings, technical discussions, and authority inspections as directed by the SRE.
• Monitor site housekeeping, access control, material storage, and protection of completed works.

Technical Inspection and Documentation

• Review site conditions and construction details to ensure compliance with design intent and project requirements.
• Assist in the verification of site measurements, quantities, and completed works for evaluation by Consultant Engineers.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, site instructions, RFIs, technical clarifications, defects, and outstanding works.
• Support the preparation of site reports, progress updates, defect registers, and punch lists.
• Assist in tracking and monitoring the closure of defects, non-conformances, and outstanding items.

Testing, Commissioning and Handover Support

• Witness inspections, testing, and commissioning activities as directed by the SRE and Project Team.
• Verify that completed works meet approved design requirements and are ready for inspection, testing, commissioning, and authority approvals.
• Assist in monitoring defect rectification, pre-commissioning activities, and project close-out requirements.
• Support the compilation of inspection reports, test certificates, material certifications, as-built records, and handover documentation.

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)

• Monitor compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, environmental requirements, project safety procedures, and company SHEQ policies.
• Identify and report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, and environmental concerns to the SRE immediately.
• Ensure contractors maintain safe working practices, proper housekeeping, and protection of personnel, equipment, and completed works.
• Actively participate in and support the Company's SHEQ objectives, initiatives, and continuous improvement programmes.

General

• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Site Resident Engineer, Project Manager, or Company Management.
• Perform duties in accordance with the standards expected for mission-critical and hyperscale data centre projects, maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, reliability, and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

Senior Resident Technical Officer (SRTO)

• Registered Senior Resident Technical Officer (or Registered RTO where applicable) with IES / ACES.
• Diploma or relevant professional qualification in Civil & Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years' relevant site supervision experience, preferably on large-scale building, infrastructure, industrial, semiconductor, or data centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction quality control procedures, site supervision practices, and Singapore statutory requirements.

Resident Technical Officer (RTO)

• Registered Resident Technical Officer with IES / ACES.
• Diploma or relevant professional qualification in Civil & Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant site supervision experience.
• Experience in building, infrastructure, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects will be an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to hyperscale data centre, mission-critical, semiconductor, healthcare, airport, or other complex infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination, digital construction processes, quality management systems, and inspection regimes.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery.