Senior/Principal Engineer

Building and Construction Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) in Singapore seeks a resourceful civil/structural engineer to contribute to the safety and quality of the built environment. You will be involved in reviewing and approving structural plans and calculations submitted by Professional Engineers and Accredited Checkers.

You will also conduct audits and site checks, investigate dangerous buildings, and participate in shaping safety policies and regulations for Singapore's built environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil and structural engineering.
• At least 4 years of working experience in structural design and analysis of buildings or infrastructures.
• Passed the PPE and preferably registered professional engineer with PE Board Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Process and approve the structural plans and calculations submitted by Professional Engineers and Accredited Checkers.
• Perform audit checks on selected structures, conduct construction site checks and take proactive actions to prevent damages to adjacent properties.
• Investigate complaints on buildings that are dangerous and assess their structural integrity and safety.
• Review policies and regulations related to the safety of the Built Environment.

Skills

Structural design and analysis

PPE exam passed

PE Singapore

Education

Degree in civil and structural engineering

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.

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.

About Building and Construction Authority

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development, whose mission is to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. As the lead public agency, we champion transforming Singapore into a future-ready built environment.Our people set us apart as we champion the development of a future-ready built environment for Singapore. Our people’s commitment to regulating building safety, leading and transforming the built environment and the industry, helps us to build a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.Join us in our journey to transform the way we shape Singapore’s landscape.Impactful: Champion an inclusive and sustainable built environment for people of all ages, abilities and needs.Transformational: Lead the transformation of the built environment sector to deliver a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.Forward-Looking: Shape the landscape to prepare for the future of Singapore, rally the built environment sector to achieve far-reaching goals that reach beyond today and improve the living environment for Singaporeans from all walks of life.