Principal Project Engineer (C&S / M&E)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil and structural engineering works throughout project execution and handover.

• Coordinate closely with project teams, consultants, contractors, clients, and relevant stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

• Review and evaluate technical drawings, specifications, engineering submissions, RFIs, RFAs, and project documentation.

• Monitor construction progress and identify technical, coordination, and project delivery risks.

• Provide technical expertise in reinforced concrete, precast structures, structural steelwork, and composite construction.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve design and construction issues.

• Analyse project data from Common Data Environment (CDE), EDMS, Primavera P6, and other project management systems to support decision-making and risk mitigation.

• Review BIM models and digital project information to ensure design coordination and constructability.

• Facilitate meetings and technical discussions with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.

• Support project reporting and prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and performance dashboards.

• Ensure compliance with project requirements, contractual obligations, safety standards, and quality procedures.

• Contribute to problem-solving, negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Science, or a related engineering discipline recognized by the Professional Engineers Board (PEB), Singapore.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in large-scale building and infrastructure construction projects.

• Proven experience in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering works.

• Successfully completed at least three large-scale projects from construction through commissioning and handover stages.

• Strong technical knowledge of reinforced concrete structures, precast construction, structural steelwork, and composite design and construction.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, engineering coordination, and construction delivery.

• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, engineering documentation, and project requirements.

• Familiarity with BIM applications and Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), preferably Bentley ProjectWise or similar platforms.

• Experience using Common Data Environment (CDE), Primavera P6, and project management systems for project monitoring and risk assessment.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex project information and identify coordination risks.

• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, conflict resolution, and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel.

• Familiarity with Power BI and data-driven project reporting tools is preferred.

• Self-motivated, independent, and capable of performing in a fast-paced project environment.

• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.