Senior/Principal Engineer

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) seeks resourceful professionals to join its team in Singapore, focusing on processing and approving structural plans and ensuring safety and compliance across built environment projects.

You will audit, inspect sites, and investigate dangerous structures while contributing to policy and regulatory reviews that shape Singapore’s built environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil and structural engineering required.
• Experience in structural design and analysis of buildings or infrastructure.
• Must have passed the PPE exam and ideally be a registered Professional Engineer in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Process and approve structural plans and calculations for buildings.
• Perform audit checks on selected structures and conduct site inspections.
• Investigate dangerous buildings and assess their integrity and safety.
• Review policies and regulations related to safety of the built environment.

Skills

Structural design

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelors in civil and structural engineering

PPE examination

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.

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.