Senior Executive Engineer - Coastal, Marine & Infrastructure Projects

About the role

The Construction & Management Unit (CMU) is looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Executive Engineer to support the delivery of coastal, marine and infrastructure projects. The role combines office-based technical and project work with practical site exposure, including construction coordination, technical review, site supervision, contract administration and stakeholder engagement. It suits engineers ready to take on greater project responsibilities, guide junior team members and develop towards future Project Manager roles.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor assigned construction work scopes and support the Project Manager in day-to-day project delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, authorities and stakeholders on technical and site matters.
• Review contractors' technical submissions such as method statements, shop drawings, material submissions and construction proposals.
• Monitor progress, quality and compliance with approved drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Take part in site inspections, testing, technical meetings and project coordination discussions, and help resolve technical, construction and interface issues.
• Prepare and review progress reports, site records, technical correspondence and project documentation.
• Support contract administration, including progress claims, variations, extension-of-time submissions and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor the delivery of construction materials and prepare meeting minutes.
• Guide junior engineers and site staff, use digital tools for progress monitoring and reporting, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline recognised by professional bodies (e.g. BCA, IES, ACES, PE Board).
• At least five years of experience in engineering design, construction supervision or project delivery.
• Experience in coastal, marine, geotechnical, structural, reclamation or infrastructure projects.
• Eligible for registration with IES as a Resident Engineer (RE) and able to perform the RE role when assigned.
• Able to manage work scopes independently and communicate well in English.
• Advantageous: experience in contract administration, progress assessment, technical review or supervision; experience in soil improvement, reclamation filling, geotechnical instrumentation, drainage, revetment or slope protection.

Required skills

• Good understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, method statements and construction documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Technical judgement, coordination and problem-solving skills.