Senior Site Engineer

Progressive Builders Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Builders Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Resident Engineer to plan, coordinate and supervise construction activities on site, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and safety standards.

You will lead subcontractors, manage site execution, liaise with consultants and clients, and prepare technical submissions while maintaining quality and schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong coordination across design submissions, site queries and approvals.
• Ability to lead subcontractors and manage site execution independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for team and client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule work sequences for construction operations per PM plan.
• Lead site execution activities per drawings, specs, and authority requirements.
• Liaise with consultants on design development, submissions, coordination, and issues.
• Coordinate with clients on design submissions, updates, and progress supervision.
• Conduct regular site inspections for civil works incl. excavation, structure, concreting, ensuring quality and contract compliance.
• Manage and supervise subcontractors to meet project requirements and timelines.
• Ensure ESH standards and practices are strictly implemented on site.
• Monitor progress, identify risks or delays, and implement mitigation measures.
• Prepare and review technical submissions, method statements, and project documentation.

Skills

Technical coordination

Subcontractor leadership

Site execution

Communication

Quality control

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description:

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule work sequences for construction operations in accordance with the Project Management Plan.
• Lead site execution activities and ensure works are carried out according to approved construction drawings, specifications, and authority requirements.
• Liaise with consultants on design development, technical submissions, design coordination, and resolution of site technical issues.
• Coordinate with clients on design submissions, project updates, and work progress supervision.
• Conduct regular site inspections for civil works, including excavation, structural works, and concreting, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Manage and supervise subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of works in accordance with project requirements.
• Ensure Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) standards and practices are strictly implemented on site.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks or delays, and implement mitigation measures where necessary.
• Prepare and review technical submissions, method statements, and relevant project documentation.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Building / Construction Management, or related discipline in construction.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant construction experience.
• Strong experience in technical submissions and site coordination.
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors and manage site execution independently.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills; a good team player.
• Resident Engineer (RE) certification is an added advantage.
• 5.5 days work/week