Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Nuway CFR Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuway CFR Pte Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a Senior Civil & Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of rail and transport infrastructure projects.

You will contribute to civil and structural design, analysis and construction support across the project lifecycle, coordinating with internal specialists and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes. The role requires at least 10 years of relevant experience, MRT/rail project exposure in Singapore, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineers Board (Singapore).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant structural engineering experience, with MRT/railway/transport projects in Singapore.
• Proven track record in the design and delivery of major underground structures (MRT stations, cut-and-cover tunnels, shafts).

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design, analysis, and construction support across the full project lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and drafters, including technical review of calculations and drawings.
• Coordinate interfaces with architectural, geotechnical, civil, and MEP disciplines and manage deliverables.

Skills

Structural design

Leadership

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical judgment

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

ROBOT

SAFE

Job description

Nuway CFR is a Singapore-based global executive search firm focused on senior Sales and Leadership mandates across Asia.

We are on the lookout for a Senior Civil Structural Engineer for one of our global clients to be based in Singapore.

Role :

As a Senior Civil & Structural Engineer, you will support the delivery of sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions across a range of projects. Your role will involve contributing to civil and structural design, analysis, and construction support works throughout the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and planning, through design development, to site and construction-stage support.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with internal specialists and external stakeholders to help deliver high-quality outcomes on major rail and transport infrastructure projects in Singapore and the SEA region.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineers Board (Singapore).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant structural engineering experience, with substantial involvement in MRT, railway, energy, aviation or major transportation infrastructure projects in Singapore.
• Proven track record in the design and delivery of major underground structures, such as MRT stations, cut-and-cover tunnels, shafts, and ancillary underground facilities, from concept through detailed design and construction stages.
• Demonstrated strong structural design capability, with sound engineering judgement, technical leadership, and the ability to resolve complex engineering challenges independently.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software (e.g., ROBOT, SAFE, or equivalent finite element tools), with the ability to review and validate analytical models prepared by team members.
• Good working knowledge of Singapore structural design codes and Land Transport Authority (LTA) requirements, including experience in managing authority submissions and addressing technical comments through to approval.
• Proven ability to lead and manage structural design teams, including planning, assigning, and reviewing work to ensure timely and quality delivery of design packages.
• Strong experience in coordinating structural interfaces with architectural, geotechnical, civil, and MEP disciplines across multi-disciplinary projects.
• Demonstrated experience in guiding, mentoring, and developing junior engineers and drafters, including technical review of calculations and drawings, instilling good engineering practices, and ensuring compliance with project standards.
• Capable of taking ownership of structural work packages, managing deliverables, programme commitments, and technical risks with minimal supervision.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and adapt to different project requirements and environments.
• Good written and verbal communication, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for developing innovative infrastructure solutions and commitment to sustainable practices.
• Hands on structural design for a range of projects in a variety of sectors.
• Preparing structural design calculations to Eurocode Standards.
• Managing and mentoring a small team of Engineers (applicable for those who have more than 5 years of experience).
• Producing project-related correspondence and reports.
• Working with clients and other professionals with minimal supervision (applicable for those who have more than 5 years of experience).
• Co-ordinating work with Architects and Engineers of other disciplines.
• To assist with additional duties as requested.