RESIDENT TECHNICAL OFFICER (C&S)

ZHENFU CONSULTANTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

ZHENFU CONSULTANTS PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Civil Engineering Site Supervisor to oversee daily site activities on mixed-use and residential projects in Singapore.

You will ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and authorities, while coordinating with Consultants and Contractors for practical solutions. The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, at least 5 years of supervision experience, and a valid RTO accreditation with IES/ACES.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering required or preferred.
• Min. 5 years of relevant supervision experience on mixed-use, residential and building projects.
• Possess valid RTO accreditation recognised by IES/ACES.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor daily site activities to ensure works comply with drawings, specs, methods and authorities.
• Oversee structural and civil works for workmanship, quality and contract compliance.
• Interpret project specs and drawings, method statements and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site inspections to identify defects and ensure timely rectification by Contractor.
• Review drawings for discrepancies and liaise with Consultants/Contractor for practical solutions.
• Witness inspections, material testing, and commissioning per project requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive site documentation (diaries, drawings, test reports, photos).
• Monitor progress, site conditions, housekeeping, and reporting to QP and project team.
• Verify progress claims against work completed and materials stored on site.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore statutes, authority regulations, plans and quality standards.
• Highlight risks and quality issues affecting safety, progress or compliance.

Skills

Site supervision

Quality control

Coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering

RTO accreditation (IES/ACES)

Job description

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor daily site activities to ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, construction methodologies, and Authorities requirements.
• Supervise structural and civil engineering works, ensuring proper workmanship, quality, and compliance with approved designs and contractual requirements.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with project specifications, approved construction drawings, method statements, and relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify defects, discrepancies, and non-conformities, and ensure timely rectification by the Contractor.
• Review construction drawings and technical details, identify discrepancies or coordination issues, and liaise with the Consultants and Contractor to facilitate practical engineering solutions.
• Attend and witness site inspections, material inspections, testing, commissioning, and other required quality control activities to verify compliance with project specifications and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive site documentation, including inspection records, site diaries, checklists, approved drawings, test reports, photographs, correspondence, and as-built records.
• Monitor construction progress, site conditions, housekeeping, and work sequencing, and provide regular updates and reports to the QP and Project Consultants’ Team.
• Verify Contractors’ progress claims and valuation submissions against actual work completed, approved materials delivered, and materials/equipment properly stored on site.
• Ensure that construction activities are carried out in compliance with applicable Singapore statutory requirements, authority regulations, approved plans, and project quality standards.
• Monitor site risks, workmanship standards, and construction quality, and promptly highlight potential issues that may affect safety, quality, progress, or compliance.

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Civil Engineering or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in supervising mixed-use developments, residential developments, and building construction projects.
• Possess valid Resident Technical Officer (RTO) accreditation recognised by the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) and/or Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES).
• Good knowledge of Singapore statutory requirements, relevant codes of practice, construction standards, and local authority requirements.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural construction practices, site supervision, inspection, testing, and quality control procedures.
• Willing and able to work night shifts, weekends, or extended hours when required by project and site operations.
• Good communication, coordination, reporting, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with Consultants, Contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Professional, responsible, and proactive with good attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced construction site environment.