Senior Design Engineer ( Civil & Structural )

RECRUITPEDIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Civil & Structural Engineering leader to drive innovative, cost-efficient design solutions for advanced technology facilities such as semiconductor, battery, and data center projects. The role emphasizes concept development, value engineering, and technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of Civil & Structural experience, with at least 5 years in leadership on fast-track programs, and proven capability in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Minimum 8 years of Civil & Structural design and construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Lead, Senior Engineer, Technical Lead, or Engineering Management on fast-track projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical, cost-effective Civil & Structural design concepts aligned with client requirements and project objectives.
• Lead conceptual design activities for complex industrial and high-tech facility projects.
• Review and provide technical guidance on concept, detailed, and construction-stage Civil & Structural designs.
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities to optimize cost, constructability, and performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

BIM

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

BIM

Structural analysis software

Job description

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior Technical Director (Civil & Structural), this role is responsible for developing innovative, technically sound, and cost-efficient Civil & Structural (C&S) design solutions for advanced technology facilities, including semiconductor, battery, photovoltaic, and flat panel display projects. The position plays a key role in concept development, value engineering, proposal support, technical leadership, and advancing engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Concept Development & Design Leadership

Develop practical, cost-effective, and technically robust Civil & Structural design concepts aligned with client requirements and project objectives. Lead conceptual design activities for complex industrial and high-tech facility projects. Review and provide technical guidance on concept, detailed, and construction-stage C&S designs. Ensure compliance with local and international engineering codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Identify and implement value engineering opportunities to optimize project cost, constructability, and performance.

Technical Advisory & Project Support

Serve as the subject matter expert for Civil & Structural engineering throughout project development and execution. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, and Commissioning disciplines. Provide technical support during project execution and construction phases. Promote and incorporate Design for Safety principles into all design activities. Participate in client meetings to understand project needs and present engineering solutions.

Proposal & Business Development Support

Support business development and tender activities for large and complex projects. Prepare and review technical submissions for RFPs, RFQs, and tender proposals. Develop conceptual design deliverables, engineering scopes, and technical documentation for bid submissions. Support cost estimation activities through Bills of Quantities (BOQ), technical specifications, and package definitions. Balance technical excellence with commercial and budget considerations to deliver optimal solutions.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Establish and maintain Civil & Structural engineering standards, benchmark data, and best practices. Track industry developments, emerging technologies, and innovative construction methodologies. Support modular and off-site manufacturing initiatives during concept development. Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, risk-based problem-solving, and process optimization.

Leadership & Collaboration

Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to engineering teams. Support capability development across the Civil & Structural discipline. Foster collaboration across global and regional engineering teams. Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Honours) in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Experience

Minimum 8 years of Civil & Structural design and construction experience. Minimum 5 years in a Lead, Senior Engineer, Technical Lead, or Engineering Management capacity on fast-track projects. Experience within high-tech industrial facilities, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, battery, photovoltaic, data centre, pharmaceutical, or similar complex engineering environments. Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Technical Competencies

Advanced knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel design. Strong understanding of structural analysis and design methodologies. Sound knowledge of civil infrastructure and site development design. Familiarity with international design codes, standards, and engineering best practices. Experience in BIM-integrated design environments. Proficiency in structural modelling, analysis, and design software. Strong technical specification writing and review capabilities. Good understanding of Design for Safety (DfS) principles and implementation. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and project teams. Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Capable of making sound technical and commercial decisions in a fast-paced project environment. Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and people-development skills. Commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Background

Candidates from engineering consultancies, EPC/EPCM contractors, design-build organizations, or high-tech industrial project environments will be highly regarded, particularly those with experience delivering.