Senior Engineering Manager

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Annual leave 14 days

Medical leave 14 days

Medical benefit up to S$500 per annum

Overtime on Saturdays

Job summary

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the project Engineering Department for a major Singapore-based development. You will oversee drawing, architectural, engineering and QA/QC teams to ensure design and construction excellence.

Key duties include providing technical guidance on concrete and steel works, resolving technical issues with consultants and stakeholders, and driving project execution strategies while mentoring diverse engineering teams on site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Building Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in large-scale building construction projects.
• Proven engineering management experience across design, construction and QA/QC.
• Experience delivering major developments (commercial, mixed-use, high-rise, institutional or landmark).
• Strong stakeholder management with consultants, design firms, clients and contractors.
• Business-level English communication with multinational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project Engineering Department including Drawing, Architectural, Engineering and QA/QC teams.
• Review and provide technical guidance on structural concrete and structural steel works.
• Coordinate and resolve design and construction-related technical issues with consultants and stakeholders.
• Drive engineering reviews, technical decisions and project execution strategies.
• Manage project progress and timely resolution of engineering and construction challenges.
• Ensure coordination among design, engineering, construction and quality teams.
• Oversee quality, safety and construction program management from an engineering perspective.
• Mentor and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Act as key liaison between consultants, clients, contractors and internal departments.

Skills

English communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Architecture, Building Construction, Civil Engineering, or related

Job description

Overview

A leading Japanese general contractor is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to support the delivery of a major upcoming project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project Engineering Department, including Drawing, Architectural, Engineering, and QA/QC teams.

• Review and provide technical guidance on structural concrete and structural steel works.

• Coordinate and resolve design and construction-related technical issues with consultants and project stakeholders.

• Drive engineering reviews, technical decision-making, and project execution strategies.

• Manage project progress and facilitate timely resolution of engineering and construction challenges.

• Ensure effective coordination among design, engineering, construction, and quality teams.

• Oversee quality, safety, and construction program management from an engineering perspective.

• Mentor, develop, and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Act as a key liaison between consultants, clients, contractors, and internal departments.

Requirements

Required

• Degree in Architecture, Building Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in large-scale building construction projects.

• Proven experience in engineering management across design, construction, and QA/QC functions.

• Experience managing major developments such as commercial buildings, mixed-use developments, high-rise buildings, institutional projects, or landmark developments.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with consultants, design firms, clients, and contractors.

• Business-level English communication skills to coordinate effectively with multinational stakeholders, consultants, and internal teams.

Preferred

• Professional qualification such as Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, or equivalent.

• Japanese language capability is advantageous for communication with headquarters and Japanese stakeholders.

• Experience working for a Japanese construction company.

• Experience delivering construction projects in Singapore.

• Knowledge of reinforced concrete works and structural steel works.

• Experience in large-scale commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, transportation, healthcare, or iconic landmark developments.

• Strong leadership experience managing multicultural engineering teams.

Benefits

• Monthly Salary: S$8,000 - S$10,000

• Variable Bonus (subject to company and individual performance)

• Annual Leave: 14 days

• Medical Leave: 14 days

• Medical Benefit: Up to S$500 per annum

• Probation Period: Minimum 3 months (subject to extension based on performance)

• Overtime compensation applicable for Saturday work, where required

Additional information

Working Hours

Monday to Friday (Occasional Saturday work may be required depending on project needs.)
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM