Company Overview
Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd (STECS) is a leading civil engineering and construction firm in Singapore. Since 1996, STECS has grown from a specialist tunnel subcontractor to a top main contractor, delivering complex projects for LTA, PUB, MBS, CAG, and others.
Job Summary
The role is responsible for supporting the design and technical function of a major infrastructure project, providing design and technical expertise to ensure that design coordination and resolutions are optimised and meet project, client and regulatory requirements. The position will coordinate with consultants across disciplines, monitor design submission schedules in line with the construction programme, resolve technical issues arising on site, and guide the design engineering team.
Responsibilities
Support the design and technical team to ensure design coordination and resolutions meet project, client, and regulatory requirements for a major infrastructure project
Coordinate with multi-disciplinary consultants to integrate design efforts and ensure compliance with overall project and regulatory standards
Prepare and monitor detailed schedules and targets for temporary and permanent works design submissions to Accredited Checkers, clients, and BCA aligned with the construction programme
Identify and propose design optimisations to reduce construction costs while maintaining quality and compliance
Develop and implement technical solutions to resolve complex site issues and discrepancies during project execution
Provide technical inputs to enhance project planning, scheduling, and execution strategies
Guide and allocate tasks to Senior Design Engineers and Design Engineers to meet overall design requirements supporting the project
Prepare Site Construction and Design Coordination (SCD) documents to facilitate consultant input and address site issues or changes
Required competencies and certifications
Degree in Civil Engineering recognised by the PE Board, or a qualification acceptable to the Commissioner of Building Control for Resident Engineer eligibility, or a recognised degree in a relevant field accepted by the Engineer
Minimum 10 years of relevant civil engineering or infrastructure project experience, including at least 8 years in design for complex rail or road projects
Proven experience managing authority and agency submissions to ensure regulatory compliance for project preparation and enabling works
Ability to liaise effectively with clients and apply relevant codes of practice and specifications to drive design and technical coordination
Strong leadership and communication skills to manage teams and stakeholder interactions
Advanced technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make logical, decisive, and timely decisions to resolve issues
Meticulous planning and organisational skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure
Preferred competencies and qualifications
Registered Professional Engineer (Civil) with the PE Board Singapore
Experience in LTA rail or road infrastructure projects
Experience in both temporary and permanent works design, including coordination with Accredited Checkers
Experience in value engineering or design optimisation to achieve construction cost savings
Experience working in a main contractor environment
Experience leading and developing a team of design engineers
Other Information
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Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd, established in 1996, Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd (''STECS'') is a leading civil engineering and construction firm. In over two decades, we have grown from a specialist tunnel subcontractor to one of the top main contractors in Singapore.
To date, we have successfully undertaken and completed projects for Land Transport Authority (LTA), Public Utilities Board (PUB), Marina Bay Sands (MBS), Changi Airport Group (CAG) and other private clients. Our involvement in all the major MRT lines, from North-East Line and Downtown Line to Thomson-East Coast Line and Cross Island Line, is a testament to our client's confidence in our technical capabilities and experience in handling projects with high complexity.