Resident Engineer - Residential Development

About the role

Frasers Property is seeking a Resident Engineer (RE) to oversee on-site construction for a residential development consisting of one 28-storey block and one 29-storey block, with basement carpark, sky terrace, communal facilities, landscape deck and childcare centre. The RE acts as the Developer's on-site representative, ensuring construction complies with approved designs, local regulations, safety standards and project timelines.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Resident Technical Officers, monitor their performance and inspection schedules, and conduct daily inspections with detailed records of progress and non-conformities.
• Ensure construction complies with design specifications, drawings and codes, and oversee construction methods, quality standards and workmanship.
• Travel outside Singapore occasionally to inspect prefabricated bathroom units, precast elements and fit-out works, in coordination with the main contractor.
• Liaise between the design team, main contractor, subcontractors, consultants and authorities; facilitate coordination meetings and resolve technical issues.
• Assist the Project Manager in monitoring contractor progress, sequencing and adherence to the master programme.
• Review and approve construction drawings, shop drawings, method statements and material submissions, and resolve design and construction document conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, permits and approved building plans, and coordinate MEP services, access and fire safety systems with the strata demarcation.
• Monitor health, safety and environmental compliance, report unsafe practices and take part in HSE audits, risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Prepare site progress, quality control and incident reports, maintain as-built records, and assist with variation orders and claims.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or equivalent registration preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years as a Resident Engineer or in a similar supervisory role on mixed-use or residential developments.
• Familiarity with building codes, local authority regulations and technical standards.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Required skills

• Proficiency in construction software such as AutoCAD, MS Project and BIM/Revit.
• Understanding of structural, MEP and architectural interfaces in residential and mixed-use developments.