Senior Resident Engineer C&S (Novena)

meinhardt (singapore) pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Meinhardt (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to lead a team of resident technical officers on C&S inspections, coordinate contractor activities, and ensure compliance with approved programmes and drawings.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in supervising building projects, thorough knowledge of Building Control Act, and hands-on experience with deep basement, top-down construction, and MRT-adjacent works. Start by March 2027; location Novena; contract 3–4 years.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership of site teams.
• Proficient in coordinating multiple contractors and activities.
• Familiar with Building Control Act and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• In charge of daily C&S inspections and overseeing RTOs and overtime claims.
• Coordinate work among contractors to align with project programmes.
• Review drawings, instructions, and permit requirements to ensure timely execution.
• Check material orders, site safety, and secure site per project needs.
• Monitor workmanship and rectification of faults, and verify line/level layouts.

Skills

Team leadership

Site coordination

Contract administration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

• To be overall in charge, manage and control a team of resident technical offices or RTO in their daily C&S inspection and need to manage the approval form for inspection and overtime works and claims.


• To ensure that the Contractor co-ordinates the work of various contractors.


• To agree to detailed programmes of work-time chart and representation on site plans.


• To check that all necessary drawings and instructions have been given to contractors and authorization obtained, in accordance with the agreed programme.


• To check that materials are ordered in good time and permits obtained.


• Check that all constructions works are carried out in a safe manner, and that the site is kept secure.


• To watch for faulty workmanship and materials incorporated in the works and to issue instructions for rectification.


• To check line and level and layout of structure during erection and that intentions of “contract” drawings are adhered to.


• To check structural slab, beam and column sizes and reinforcements placed and that intent of design details are followed.

Job Requirements

Recognized degree in Civil/Structural Engineering acceptable for registration with the PE Board, Singapore. Registered PEs will be preferred.

• SRE must have at least 15 years’ post-graduate experience in supervising building projects. Applicants with both design and supervision experience as Resident Engineer will be favourably considered.


• Fully conversant with Building contract Act and Regulations. Able to administer contracts professionally, maintain site records and contract documents systematically to meet reporting requirements under Building Control Act.


• Extensive experience in the supervision of deep basement construction, preferably with top-down construction, bored pile systems, secant bored pile wall, diaphragm wall, precast concrete and structural steel construction.


• Experience with projects located adjacent to existing MRT structures or sensitive structures such as underground water pipe, canals, etc will be advantageous.


• Able to start work by Mar 2027


• Work location: Novena area


• Contract duration : 3 to 4 years


• Project type: institutional development