Senior Technical Manager

Manpower Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Singapore is assisting a well-established regional construction and engineering organisation with a presence across Asia to recruit a senior engineering leader. You will lead engineering, design coordination, and technical management across the full project lifecycle, developing methodologies and buildability initiatives.

The role requires extensive experience across healthcare, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, logistics, research, or residential projects, with BIM and digital tools

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading engineering and technical functions in building and construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, design coordination, and technical management across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic technical direction

Multi-project management

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline

Tools

BIM software

Digital construction tools

Job description

Our client is a well-established regional construction and engineering organisation with a presence across Asia. The company delivers complex building and infrastructure projects spanning commercial developments, healthcare facilities, mixed-use developments, industrial and research facilities, logistics assets, and residential projects. With a focus on technical excellence, innovation, and sustainable project delivery, the organisation is committed to leveraging modern construction methodologies and digital technologies to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all engineering, design coordination, and technical management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, review, and implement construction methodologies, engineering strategies, temporary works solutions, and buildability initiatives.
• Drive multidisciplinary coordination among clients, consultants, authorities, subcontractors, and internal project teams to resolve technical and design issues efficiently.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering, construction, BIM, and site-based teams.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, technical submissions, method statements, shop drawings, and related construction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project specifications, statutory regulations, and quality standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate engineering and construction risks while implementing practical technical solutions.
• Monitor design development and construction progress, ensuring timely resolution of engineering matters that may impact schedule, cost, or quality.
• Support tendering, value engineering, and design optimisation initiatives to enhance project performance and constructability.
• Collaborate with project leadership teams on construction sequencing, technical planning, commissioning activities, and project closeout.
• Drive innovation through the adoption of digital construction tools, BIM technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide regular technical updates and recommendations to senior management and project stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience leading engineering and technical functions within the building and construction industry.
• Proven track record managing complex projects across sectors such as healthcare, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, logistics, research, or residential developments.
• Understanding of construction methodologies, design coordination, buildability reviews, and project delivery processes.
• Experience working with consultants, authorities, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Sound knowledge of statutory requirements, engineering standards, quality management systems, and construction best practices.
• Leadership, stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with BIM, digital construction tools, and modern engineering technologies is highly advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide strategic technical direction in a fast-paced project environment.

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