Senior Engineer / Project Manager (Civil)

Element Materials Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Singapore is seeking a Senior Engineer / Project Manager to lead and manage multiple site testing and structural investigation projects from award through completion. You will plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, and testing schedules to meet milestones while supervising site staff.

You will act as the primary liaison with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities; prepare proposals, methodologies, work plans, and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural/construction engineering, materials engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in construction materials testing, structural investigation or forensic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple site testing and structural investigation projects from award through completion.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, and testing schedules to meet project milestones.
• Supervise Site Engineers, Supervisors, and Technicians to ensure efficient daily site operations.
• Act as the primary liaison with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare technical proposals, methodologies, work plans, and cost estimates for projects.
• Review tender documents and client requirements to develop technically sound proposals.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, engineering reports, and testing requirements to determine methodologies.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure all site testing complies with SAC accreditation requirements and industry standards.
• Review and approve testing reports and investigation reports.
• Interpret results and provide technical recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs, resource utilisation, productivity, and profitability.
• Lead project meetings and provide progress updates to management and clients.
• Promote safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Support business development by developing long-term client relationships.
• Mentor and develop site engineers and technical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client liaison

Site testing

Structural investigation

NDT

Technical writing

Proposal preparation

Report writing

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Project management software

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural/Construction Engineering or Materials Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Element has an opportunity for an Senior Engineer / Project Manager to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Engineer position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision. The engineer position must be proficient in a number of core business and technical skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

• Lead and manage multiple site testing and structural investigation projects from project award through completion.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, equipment, and testing schedules to meet project milestones.
• Supervise Site Engineers, Supervisors, and Technicians to ensure efficient daily site operations.
• Act as the primary liaison with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare technical proposals, methodologies, work plans, and cost estimates for structural investigation, condition assessment, and specialised testing projects.
• Review tender documents and client requirements to develop technically sound and commercially competitive proposals.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, engineering reports, and testing requirements to determine appropriate investigation methodologies.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure all site testing and structural investigation activities comply with project specifications, SAC accreditation requirements, company procedures, and relevant industry standards.
• Review and approve testing reports, technical findings, and investigation reports before submission to clients.
• Interpret investigation results and provide technical recommendations to clients and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs, resource utilisation, productivity, and profitability.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates to management and clients.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations.
• Support business development by developing long-term client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and providing technical support during client discussions and presentations.
• Mentor and develop Site Engineers and technical staff to strengthen technical and project management capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction materials testing, structural investigation, forensic engineering, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience preparing technical proposals, investigation methodologies, and tender submissions for structural investigation or specialised engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of structural investigation techniques, non-destructive testing (NDT), concrete diagnostics, and construction materials testing.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Familiarity with SAC ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements is an advantage.
• Excellent technical writing, proposal preparation, and report-writing skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; experience with project management software is an advantage.
• Possession of a valid Class 3 driving licence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to recommend practical engineering solutions.