Site Engineer

COLEBUILD PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Colebuild Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support the Project Manager and oversee daily site activities, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality. You will coordinate in-house teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, interpret drawings, and enforce MOM/WSH standards.

This role offers a hands-on opportunity in landed housing projects and requires strong communication and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building, Architecture or related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in Singapore construction, with landed residential projects preferred.
• 1 year of landed housing experience (GCB, Semi-Detached, Terrace) in rebuild/ renovation.
• Familiar with demolition, excavations, basements, structural works and high-end fit-outs.
• Knowledge of URA/BCA/NEA/PUB/SP regulations in Singapore.
• Ability to read architectural, structural and M&E drawings and spot discrepancies.
• Good interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Software proficiency: AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite + project management app.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and daily site operations.
• Monitor site progress to stay on schedule per the master program.
• Provide on-site engineering solutions for unforeseen technical challenges.
• Coordinate in-house workforce, subcontractors, suppliers and vendors.
• Proactively manage safety, MOM and WSH compliance on site.
• Update safety documents daily/weekly and in Novade lite PMS app.
• Ensure works comply with drawings and local authority regulations.
• Prepare and update method statements, progress reports and submissions.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality and coordinate testing/commissioning for TOP/ CSC handovers.
• Manage communication with workers, foremen, and clients; plan workforce allocations.

Skills

Site Operations

Safety Compliance

Quality Control

Workforce Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project)

Google Workspace

Job description

Colebuild Pte Ltd, a leading construction company in the East Region Singapore, is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our dynamic Team in Singapore. As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for assisting Project Manager and manage day-to-day site activities. You will be the vital link between the site team, management, designers, In-House workforces, vendors and subcontractors, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a full-time position based in Singapore.

What you'll be doing

• Site Operations

  • Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and executing daily site operations

  • Monitor site progress to ensure works remain on schedule and align with the approved master program

  • Provide on-site engineering solutions to resolve unforeseen technical challenges

  • Coordinate and manage In-house work forces, subcontractors, suppliers and vendors to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted workflow.

  • Proactively manage and mitigate issues with neighboring properties

• Compliance, Health & Safety

  • Enforce company safety policies and ensure all site activities strictly comply with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and WSH regulations.

  • Daily/Weekly update on WSH safety documents on paper and on Novade lite PMS apps.

  • Identify potential safety hazards or structural risks and implement immediate corrective actions.

  • Ensure all construction works comply with Construction Drawings and local authority regulations

  • Prepare and update essential project documentation, including method statements, site progress reports, and other necessary submissions.

• Quality Controls

  • Conduct regular site inspections to ensure strict adherence to project specifications, structural integrity, and quality standards.

  • Support testing and commissioning activities and coordinate final inspections for TOP and CSC handover processes.

• Workforce Management

  • To manage and communicate well with in-house workforces & foremen.

  • To ensure and assist in work force allocations and are well planned ahead of scheduled targets and milestones.

What we're looking for

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building, Architecture or a related discipline.

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of working experience in the Singapore construction industry, with atrack record in landed residential projects is preferred.

• Minimum 1 years of experience inlanded housing(GCB, Semi-Detached, Terrace houses) Re-build / Major Re-Construction/ A&A/ Major Renovation projects.

• Familiarity with Demolition, excavations, basement, structural works, and high-end architectural fit-outs including facade, exterior/interior & landscaping and across necessary MEP works.

• Understanding of Singapore's Building regulations on landed housing including URA/BCA/NEA/PUB/SP etc.

• Ability to interpret Construction Drawings including architectural, structural, and M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) drawings and spot discrepancies before they become on-site errors.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage workers, subcontractors, and client expectations.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills

• Software Proficiency : AutoCAD, Microsoft (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project), Familiar with Google Workspace, Familiar with Project Management app