Senior Engineering Manager

KAJIMA OVERSEAS ASIA (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

KAJIMA OVERSEAS ASIA (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead engineering, design coordination, and technical management across construction projects, ensuring safe, efficient delivery.

The role drives buildability, design optimisation, and multidisciplinary coordination with consultants, authorities, and stakeholders. You will provide technical leadership through the project lifecycle, from design through completion, mentor teams, and promote digital construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of construction experience with 8+ years in eng. management/senior roles.
• Proven large-scale delivery experience (S$300M+ projects).
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, buildability, and engineering management.
• Experience with BIM and digital construction technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering, design coordination, and technical activities across the project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies, construction methodologies, and buildability proposals.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, authorities, subcontractors, and teams to resolve design/technical issues.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering, construction, BIM, and site teams; review deliverables and submissions.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, regulations, and company standards.
• Identify and mitigate engineering and construction risks through all phases.
• Lead value engineering and design optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Project management

BIM familiarity

Design coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

BIM implementation

Job description

Job Role

The Senior Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all engineering, design coordination, and technical management activities across construction projects to ensure safe, efficient, and successful project delivery.

The role is accountable for developing and reviewing construction methodologies, driving design optimisation, ensuring buildability, and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities with consultants, authorities, subcontractors, and project stakeholders. The Senior Engineering Manager provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from design development and tender support through construction, testing, commissioning, and project completion.

The candidate must possess strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills to effectively engage clients, consultants, authorities, and internal stakeholders. The role requires extensive experience in managing engineering and construction activities across a broad range of developments, including commercial buildings such as healthcare facilities, mixed-use developments, industrial facilities, warehouses, research facilities, and residential projects.

As a key member of the project leadership team, the Senior Engineering Manager shall advise management and project stakeholders on engineering solutions, project risks, buildability, construction sequencing, quality requirements, and technical challenges to ensure successful project outcomes. The role also drives the adoption of innovative engineering solutions, digital construction technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives within the organisation.

Job Description

• Lead and manage all engineering, design coordination, and technical activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, review, and implement engineering strategies, construction methodologies, temporary works solutions, and buildability proposals.
• Coordinate closely with clients, consultants, authorities, subcontractors, and project teams to resolve design and technical issues in a timely manner.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering, construction, BIM, and site teams. Review and manage engineering deliverables, shop drawings, method statements, technical submissions, and construction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, statutory regulations, authority requirements, contractual obligations, and company standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate engineering and construction risks throughout all project phases.
• Monitor design development and construction progress, ensuring timely resolution of engineering issues impacting project schedules.
• Lead value engineering and design optimisation initiatives to improve constructability, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Support project planning and construction teams in developing realistic construction sequences and resource requirements.
• Coordinate statutory authority submissions and approvals with relevant stakeholders to prevent project delays.
• Ensure engineering activities are carried out in accordance with Company Quality Management Systems and ISO requirements.
• Promote and enforce the company's Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) policies and project-specific safety requirements.
• Drive the implementation of BIM, digital construction technologies, and innovative engineering solutions to enhance project delivery.
• Regularly report engineering progress, technical risks, and key project issues to the Project Director and senior management.
• Mentor and develop engineering personnel to strengthen technical competency and succession planning within the organisation.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Construction Management, or a related discipline. A Master's Degree will be advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry, with at least 8 years in engineering management or senior project engineering roles for major building projects.
• Proven experience in large-scale construction projects valued at S$300 million and above.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, buildability, temporary works, design coordination, and engineering management practices.
• Familiarity with Singapore statutory requirements and authority processes, including BCA, SCDF, PUB, LTA, MOM, and relevant approval procedures.
• Experience in BIM implementation, digital construction technologies, and engineering innovation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, consultants, authorities, and multicultural project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Highly organised, self-driven, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced project environment.