Senior/Civil Engineer (Engineering Services)

Urban Redevelopment Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in Singapore leads the development of the underground master plan and space optimisation initiatives, collaborating with land planners and infrastructure agencies to shape policies and technical frameworks for future urban development.

You will provide engineering and geotechnical expertise, oversee feasibility studies, and perform analyses to optimise space utilisation while preparing technical reports and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in civil/structural engineering and geotechnical works.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with economic and financial analysis capabilities; proficient in GIS, CAD, and BIM.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of electrical transmission infrastructure and M&E systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate planning, design, and implementation of integrated underground developments.
• Provide engineering and geotechnical expertise for complex underground projects.
• Oversee technical feasibility studies of infrastructural facilities and conduct quantitative analyses to optimise space utilisation.
• Prepare technical reports, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support policy development for innovative underground infrastructure solutions.

Skills

GIS

CAD

BIM

Quant analysis

Economic analysis

Financial analysis

Project management

Report writing

Communication

Independent work

Tools

GIS software

CAD software

BIM software

Job description

What the role is:

You will be part of a specialised team driving the development of Singapore's underground master plan and space optimisation initiatives. This role involves close collaboration with land planners and infrastructure agencies to shape policies and technical frameworks that will define how Singapore utilises its underground space for future urban development.

What you will be working on:

You will focus on facilitating the planning, design, and implementation of integrated and co-located underground developments. Your work will include providing engineering and geotechnical expertise for complex underground projects, overseeing technical feasibility studies of infrastructural facilities, and conducting quantitative analyses to optimise space utilisation. You will prepare technical reports, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support policy development that enables innovative underground infrastructure solutions.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and a strong foundation in civil/structural engineering works, including infrastructure and services planning and geotechnical works.
• You should possess excellent quantitative and analytical skills, including economic and financial analysis capabilities, along with proficiency in GIS, CAD, and BIM software.
• Strong project management abilities, excellent communication and report writing skills, and the capacity to work independently under tight deadlines are essential.
• Knowledge of electrical transmission infrastructure, spatial equipment arrangement, and M&E systems would be advantageous.

About Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.