Senior Engineer (Policy and Regulations Department)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) champions Singapore's built environment safety, quality, sustainability, and public service standards. We seek resourceful and self-motivated individuals to regulate and transform the sector, playing a key role in shaping Singapore’s future built environment.

You will assess structural plans, perform audits and site inspections, and investigate dangerous building complaints while contributing to policy and regulation reviews to ensure public safety

Qualifications

• A degree in civil/structural engineering.
• At least 4 years in structural design and analysis of buildings or infrastructure.
• PPE examination passed; preferably registered professional engineer with Professional Engineers Board Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Process and approve structural plans and calculations for buildings submitted by professionals.
• Perform audit checks on selected structures and conduct construction site checks.
• Investigate complaints about dangerous buildings and assess structural integrity and safety.
• Review policies and regulations related to safety of the built environment.

Skills

Structural analysis

Audit checks

Site inspections

Education

Civil and structural engineering degree

Job description

What the role is

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) champions the development of a future ready built environment for Singapore. Besides regulating building safety, we lead and transform the built environment sector in delivering a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. We are looking for resourceful, energetic and self‑motivated individuals who are inspired to play an active role to make a difference to Singapore’s built environment. The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.

What you will be working on

You will be part of the team that processes and approves the structural plans and calculations of the buildings submitted by Professional Engineers and Accredited Checkers. You are required to perform audit checks on selected structures, conduct construction site checks and take proactive actions to prevent damages to adjacent properties. You are also expected to investigate into complaints on buildings that are dangerous and assess their structural integrity and safety. You will also be involved in the review of policies and regulations related to the safety of the Built Environment.

What we are looking for

• A degree in civil and structural engineering.
• At least 4 years of working experience in structural design and analysis of buildings or infrastructures.
• Passed the Practice of Professional Engineering Examination (PPE), and preferably a registered professional engineer with Professional Engineers Board Singapore.
• Successful candidates will be offered contract employment.