Deputy Manager, Civil & Structure

About the role

The Deputy Manager, Civil & Structure is responsible for coastal protection planning and project management within the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC). The role covers project briefs, tendering, consultant management and long-term coastal protection strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Develop project briefs, requirements and technical specifications for consultancy, data collection and construction contracts for coastal protection and building and infrastructure projects.
• Plan, execute and manage the full cycle of project brief development, tendering, proposal evaluation, project award and initiation.
• Identify conditions and constraints in the Sentosa environment and propose feasible engineering solutions, and assess the implications and costs of proposed strategies.
• Review and give constructive engineering input to consultants and contractors, covering permanent structures and temporary works, and ensure compliance with codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Manage external consultants carrying out coastal protection, drainage and infrastructure studies and designs, and inspect works against approved drawings and specifications, enforcing safety requirements.
• Develop long-term coastal protection planning strategies, including sea-level rise and climate change risk assessment, overseas best practice, data management plans with the Data Manager (GIS), and operational readiness for flood response.
• Plan stakeholder engagement to build awareness and buy-in for SDC and Government initiatives, and liaise with PUB, the National Coastal Protection Agency and other agencies.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering (Civil and Environmental Engineering preferred) and/or a Master's degree in Coastal Engineering, Hydroinformatics or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in coastal engineering.
• Strong written and communication skills in English and ability to engage stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

Required skills

• Knowledge of coastal and drainage modelling software and GIS software.
• Spatial and temporal data processing and analysis.
• Design or design management experience in multi-disciplinary engineering or infrastructure projects is an advantage.

This is a 3-year contract with the possibility of renewal; only shortlisted candidates will be notified.