Senior TBM Tunnel Engineer — Ring Build & Grouting Lead

KSLC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KSLC PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced tunnelling supervisor to lead day-to-day TBM operations in Singapore, with a focus on EPB/Slurry methods, ring building, and segment erection.

You will monitor face pressure, thrust, torque and advance rate; ensure compliance with method statements, risk assessments, and drawings; and coordinate with M&E teams, safety, and authorities. Diploma holder with 10 years of Singapore tunnelling experience is required, knowledge of local geology is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma as minimum qualification.
• At least 10 years in Singapore tunnelling projects.
• Hands-on TBM operations, ring building, segment erection, grouting, and underground works.
• Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards.
• Knowledge of Singapore geology and tunnelling implications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate TBM tunnelling operations (EPB/Slurry) and spoil management.
• Oversee ring building, segment erection, key selection, and tail-void / bi-component grouting.
• Monitor face pressure, thrust, torque, and advance rate; flag deviations promptly.
• Ensure compliance with method statements, risk assessments, and drawings; maintain survey control.
• Support cutterhead interventions, hyperbaric works, and maintenance planning with M&E team.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily progress and as-built documentation.
• Enforce MOM/LTA safety protocols and proactively address unsafe conditions.
• Liaise with main contractor, consultants, and authorities as directed by the Project Manager.

Skills

TBM operations

Ring building

Segment erection

Grouting

Safety compliance

Site records / reporting

Education

Diploma

Job description

KSLC PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced tunnelling supervisor to lead day-to-day TBM operations in Singapore, with a focus on EPB/Slurry methods, ring building, and segment erection.

You will monitor face pressure, thrust, torque and advance rate; ensure compliance with method statements, risk assessments, and drawings; and coordinate with M&E teams, safety, and authorities. Diploma holder with 10 years of Singapore tunnelling experience is required, knowledge of local geology is a plus.