Senior Tunnel Engineer - TBM, Grouting & Site Supervision

Nishimatsu Construction Co Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nishimatsu Construction Co Ltd is seeking an experienced Tunnel Construction Supervisor in Singapore to plan, coordinate and manage boring operations and ensure safety compliance on site.

The role requires 5–8 years in engineering with 3+ years in tunnelling supervision, plus experience with cutterhead operations and a willingness to work 12-hour shifts, nights and weekends. Relevant BCSS tunnelling certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in Civil Engineering.
• 5-8 years of engineering experience with at least 3 years in tunnelling supervision of similar scale and complexity.
• Experience in cutterhead changing and intervention.
• Willing to work 12-hour shift, night shifts, and weekends.
• Safety certificates such as BCSS and BCSS tunnelling are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage the construction of tunnels.
• Prepare method statements, safe work procedures, risk registers and progress reports.
• Oversee grouting, material testing and TBM alignment control.
• Ensure safety and compliance on site for tunnel works.
• Supervise subcontractors and liaise with clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Conduct site investigations and tunnelling design development under supervision.

Skills

Tunnel supervision

Safety management

Cutterhead handling

12h shift readiness

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

BCSS tunnelling certificate

Job description

Nishimatsu Construction Co Ltd is seeking an experienced Tunnel Construction Supervisor in Singapore to plan, coordinate and manage boring operations and ensure safety compliance on site.

The role requires 5–8 years in engineering with 3+ years in tunnelling supervision, plus experience with cutterhead operations and a willingness to work 12-hour shifts, nights and weekends. Relevant BCSS tunnelling certifications are preferred.