Senior Resident Engineer (C&S)

Location: Singapore
Project: Large-scale superstructure works in a live aviation environment
Discipline: Civil & Structural Site Supervision

Role Purpose

You will manage and lead a team of Civil & Structural supervision staff on large-scale superstructure works in a live aviation environment. You will monitor, supervise and inspect works as directed by the client, the Qualified Persons and the project consultants. You will also work with the design and supervision Qualified Persons to resolve technical issues on both temporary and permanent works.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and team management

• Lead the Resident Engineers, Resident Architects, and Senior Resident Technical Officers and Resident Technical Officers to monitor, supervise and inspect works.
• Manage the Supervision Team, including planning shift rosters around the main contractors' work schedules. Rosters must comply with all relevant Acts and Regulations.
• Look after the welfare of the personnel reporting to you.
• Arrange a qualified and competent replacement immediately if any team member does not turn up for duty.

Technical oversight and supervision

• Work with the Qualified Persons (Design, Supervision and Geotechnical) to resolve design and technical issues arising from temporary and permanent works.
• Review contractors' proposals, method statements, risk assessments and designs, and assist the Qualified Persons in reviewing construction proposals.
• Oversee supervision of civil, structural and geotechnical works, including temporary works and earth-retaining and stabilising structures. Standing supervision is required where necessary.
• Raise and track records of sub-standard or defective work, deviations from approved plans, and departures from approved work sequences, until they are rectified and accepted.
• Support the monitoring of instrumentation and the interpretation of results with the Qualified Persons, and flag unusual trends promptly.
• Take part in fabrication yard visits and audit checks with the Qualified Persons.
• Support site handover inspections, close-out, verification of as-built drawings, and the statutory endorsements and approvals required for completion.

Safety and compliance

• Take an active role in safety and operational risk assessments, and recommend contingency and mitigation measures before construction activities begin.
• Review and comment on the safety aspects of contractors' submissions, including method statements, shop drawings, site utilisation plans, safe work procedures, risk assessments and permits to work.
• Carry out real-time safety oversight of work activities and escalate incidents immediately.
• Attend risk workshops, Design for Safety review meetings, safety and environmental meetings, and safety campaigns as directed.

Coordination and reporting

• Attend site, progress, variation and coordination meetings with the client and contractors.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, Qualified Persons, monitoring contractors and statutory authorities.
• Contribute to the daily, weekly and monthly progress reporting of your team.

Qualifications and Certifications

• A degree in Civil and Structural Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineers Board of Singapore.
• Accreditation with the Joint Accreditation Committee of the Institution of Engineers Singapore and the Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore.
• A certificate in Workplace Safety and Health Management in Construction Industry (WSHMCI).

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a civil and structural engineer.
• At least 8 years of that on projects of similar size and complexity, in particular major building construction works, structural steel works and drainage.
• Proficiency in contract administration under the Public Service Sector Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC).
• Past experience leading supervision teams on projects of a similar nature, with a proven commitment to safety and health on site.
• Knowledge of the Aerodrome Manual, the Airside Works Procedures Manual and Airport Operational and Safety (AOS) requirements is preferred. Experience in the aviation or aerodrome sector is also preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong supervision and leadership skills, with excellent organisational and inter-personal skills.
• Conversant with statutory codes and requirements for site supervision, quality control procedures, construction administration and submission of progress reports.
• Conversant with the Workplace Safety & Health Manual, and keeps up to date with revisions and airport circulars.
• Able to perform shift work.