We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Assistant Design Manager / Deputy Design Manager to support the design and technical management of a major civil engineering project.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will support the project’s design and technical functions, ensuring that design solutions meet project specifications, client requirements and regulatory standards. The role includes coordinating with multidisciplinary consultants, monitoring design submission schedules, resolving technical issues arising on site and guiding the design engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the management of the design and technical team, providing technical expertise to ensure effective design coordination and timely resolution of design issues.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants and liaise with the client to ensure that design solutions are fully integrated with overall project requirements.
- Prepare and monitor detailed schedules for temporary and permanent works design and structural submissions, coordinating with consultants, Accredited Checkers (ACs), the client and BCA in line with the construction programme.
- Review design proposals and identify opportunities to optimise designs and reduce construction costs.
- Provide practical technical solutions for complex site challenges and resolve design discrepancies during project execution.
- Provide technical input to support project planning, scheduling and construction execution.
- Guide Senior Design Engineers and Design Engineers, allocate tasks and monitor deliverables to meet project requirements.
- Prepare Site Construction and Design Coordination (SCD) documentation to obtain consultants’ input and advice on site issues, design changes and related technical matters.
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineers Board (PEB), Singapore; a qualification acceptable to the Commissioner of Building Control for application as a Resident Engineer; or a recognised degree in a relevant field acceptable to the Engineer under the project requirements.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects, including 8 years of design experience on complex rail or road projects.
- Experience managing authority and agency submissions and ensuring regulatory compliance, including matters relating to project preparation and enabling works.
- Sound knowledge of relevant codes of practice, specifications and technical requirements.
- Ability to liaise effectively with clients, consultants, authorities and project teams.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess issues logically and make timely decisions.
- Meticulous, well organised and able to manage competing priorities under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience on LTA rail or road infrastructure projects.
- Experience in 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, mentoring and developing a team of design engineers.
Pay: $6,000.00 - $9,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person