Senior Engineering Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly salary range

Job summary

JAC Recruitment is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager in Singapore to lead the project Engineering Department and coordinate with consultants and stakeholders for a major forthcoming project.

Responsibilities include technical guidance on concrete and steel works, design coordination, and ensuring quality, safety, and program management from an engineering perspective. Excellent leadership and multinational collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in large-scale building construction projects.
• Proven experience in engineering management across design, construction and QA/QC.
• Experience delivering major developments (commercial, mixed-use, high-rise).

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 steel works.
• Coordinate design and construction issues with consultants and stakeholders.
• Drive engineering reviews and project execution strategies.
• Manage project progress and resolve engineering and construction challenges.
• Ensure coordination among design, engineering, construction, and quality teams.
• Oversee quality, safety, and construction program management from an engineering view.
• Mentor and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Act as liaison between consultants, clients, contractors, and internal departments.

Skills

Stakeholder management

English communication

Leadership

Engineering management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture / Building Construction / Civil Engineering

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

• 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

Country Singapore