Resident Engineer (RE Viaduct)

Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with a leading organisation in the Industrial sector to hire a Resident Engineer (RE - Viaduct). This opportunity is based in Singapore.

Position Overview

Lead the engineering supervision of viaduct construction works and ensure compliance with approved designs, statutory requirements and project specifications.
Drive technical excellence throughout project delivery by providing engineering oversight, stakeholder coordination and construction review expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide professional engineering and supervision services to ensure the Contractor comply with the Authority's Requirements and/or other authorities and agencies requirements;
• To provide professional engineering services for design/construction reviews, including for method statements, required under the Civil Contract including for variation and other works;
• To review all Authority's and Contractor's drawings for discrepancies, missing details, etc. and to highlight such findings to the Officer-In-Charge (OIC) and the QP(D) in a timely manner;
• To provide all relevant endorsements required by the Authority, BCA, other statutory authorities and agencies;
• To coordinate with the Contractor, AC, QP(D), relevant agencies, including interfacing contractors and consultant, etc. for the Works;
• To review, evaluate and assess all form work structure, form work support systems and tower/gantry crane (if any) and submit evaluation report endorsed by a Professional Engineer (PE) in the appropriate discipline;
• To submit form work structure declaration form endorsed by QP(S), inspect the form work structure installation and endorse on the Standard Form work Structure Checklist;
• To review and supervise safety, environmental and health matters;
• To supervise sanitary and plumbing installations, pump drainage works, etc.;
• To supervise the installation of instrumentation;
• To review, evaluate and assess the monitoring of instrumentation and interpretation of the results and provide analytical reports / presentations for any evaluations as required by the Authority or by other statutory authorities;
• The Consultant shall check the design as specified in this contract and supervise the construction of the Works as defined in Contract N1111 including taking into account its effect on surrounding structures as far as is specified in or reasonably be inferred from the Contract;
• For works within the Road Structure Safety Zone and/or Railway Protection Zone, review the construction method submissions and risk assessment reports to ensure minimal impact to adjacent buildings and structures and obtain the necessary permits and approvals;
• The Consultant shall take on the statutory duties of supervising the Works to comply with BCA approved plans and submit prescribed reports and certificates of supervision of the Works.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering recognised by the relevant professional authority.
• Registered Resident Engineer or eligible for appointment as a Resident Engineer in Singapore.
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience as a Civil Engineer.
• At least two (2) years shall be in the supervision of works similar in nature to civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in viaduct, bridge, railway, transportation infrastructure or major civil engineering projects is highly preferred.
• Experience dealing with BCA, statutory submissions and construction approvals is advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles.
• Experience in design and construction reviews.
• Ability to review method statements and technical submissions.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and identifying discrepancies.
• Knowledge of BCA requirements and statutory compliance obligations.
• Experience with form work structures, form work support systems and tower/gantry crane evaluations.
• Experience preparing engineering reports, technical assessments and endorsements.
• Knowledge of Road Structure Safety Zone and Railway Protection Zone requirements.
• Experience monitoring instrumentation installations and interpreting monitoring results.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, environmental and health requirements.
• Experience coordinating with Contractors, Accredited Checkers, Qualified Persons and regulatory authorities.

• Strong engineering judgement and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead site supervision activities and provide technical guidance.
• Strong organisational and decision-making abilities.
• High level of professionalism, accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.