Site Engineer

SHIN KHAI CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shin Khai Construction Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Site Engineer to oversee construction activities on-site, ensuring adherence to quality standards and WSHE regulations. The role requires effective communication with clients, consultants, and internal teams to maintain project progress and safety.

The candidate should be resourceful, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects with strong planning and time management skills, working on-site in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years in structural steel, reinforced concrete, architectural, MEP, or roof paneling works.
• MS Office for project documentation and communication.
• Flexible, self-motivated, independent and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities and ensure adherence to quality standards, WSHE regulations, and authority compliance.
• Engage with client representatives and consultants using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Support and prepare project progress reports on time, cost and quality per contract terms.
• Coordinate across disciplines and construction teams to align drawings and specifications.
• Manage action items from meetings and provide guidance to subcontractors on technical aspects.
• Identify errors, defects, and variations and support testing and commissioning where needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning and time management

Self-motivated and proactive

Education

Civil/Electrical Engineering degree

WSH Management certificate (Construction)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Shin Khai Construction

Shin Khai is a highly innovative and integrated construction company based in Singapore. Established in 2007, the company has garnered numerous awards, accreditations, and certifications within the industry

With its headquarters located in Kaki Bukit, Singapore, Shin Khai is dedicated to providing top-notch services and effective solutions to its clients, while also prioritizing the career development of its employees. By transforming homes and ensuring a lively and safe place to live in, Shin Khai has brought smiles to the faces of countless residents. The happiness and satisfaction of our clients and customers is our ultimate goal.

As a fair and progressive employer, Shin Khai actively adopts Tripartite Standards in various areas, including Age-Friendly Workplaces, Recruitment Practices, Grievance Handling, and Flexible Work Arrangements.

To learn more about our company, you can visit our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn by searching @shinkhaiconstruction. There, you can delve into how we take immense pride in our work, prioritize safety, and foster a rewarding relationship with our employees. We owe our vibrant work culture to our dedicated and supportive leaders, as well as our enthusiastic and grateful team members.

Job Role Description

The Site Engineer is responsible for overseeing construction activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards, project specifications, WSHE regulations, authority compliance, and fostering effective communication with client representatives and consultants.

He possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and manage various stakeholders. He is resourceful and has excellent planning and time management skills. He is proactive and detail-oriented in his work. He is also able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects. He is expected to work on-site.

Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks

Drive safety and sustainability

• Facilitate inspections to ensure compliance with organizational health and safety policies, processes, and procedures
• Report accidents and incidents in accordance with WSH policies and practices
• Follow organizational environmental sustainability and green building standards and guidelines
• Comply with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policies and practices

Manage project completion and closure

• Support the preparation of project handover and closure documents for approval and submission in compliance with the relevant regulatory, legislative, and maintenance requirements
• Report defects identified during the defects liability period
• Manage the list of errors, defects, and variations
• Manage the testing and commissioning of components, equipment, and systems
• Prepare technical documents for project handover and closure
• Identify errors, defects, and variations based on construction plans and drawing designs

Manage the construction phase

• Prepare construction progress reports based on contractual terms on time, cost, and quality
• Document action items and follow-ups from project meetings
• Provide subcontractor guidance on technical aspects
• Coordinate across the various disciplines and construction teams to align drawings
• Manage the operations and associated risks based on established policies and procedures
• Facilitate regular inspections to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and legislative requirements, processes, and procedures
• Communicate across disciplines and construction teams to maintain high-quality assurance and control standards

Job Requirements

• Possess a degree/above in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related studies in the built environment discipline (Recognition by the PE Board is an advantage)
• At least 2-4 years of working experience in structural steel works, reinforced concrete works, architectural works, MEP works, roof paneling works
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office for efficient project documentation and communication
• Committed to building strong relationships with the project team, consultants, and RTO through a shared purpose & common goal
• Possess a certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Management in the Construction Industry (Previously known as BCSS)
• A flexible, self-motivated, independent, and proactive person