Dy Principal/Senior/Executive/Engineer (Infra Plng and Design Dept 3) - Contract

[What the role is]

The department under the Waste Infrastructure & Engineering Division (WIED) plans and carries out the engineering design and development of infrastructures for collection of general waste and disposal of waste treatment residues, and redevelopment of closed landfills. You will be part of the Waste Infrastructure Protection Branch (WIPB), which is in charge of implementing infrastructural development for landfill related facilities. You will be required to work closely with various stakeholders in the government & private sectors.

[What you will be working on]

The Engineer/ Executive Engineer/ Senior Engineer will be part of the project team to lead a team of engineering executives and specialists to ensure safe and optimal development of development projects. The key responsibilities in this post include conducting engineering feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, planning, design/financial review and formulate programme/action plans. He/she will be responsible to call tenders and administer contracts that are undertaken by the team. For projects with construction phases, he/she will have to supervise and lead a team of engineers to ensure a timely implementation of the development. The scope of work shall include, but not limited to:

• Oversee the development of the various development projects, obtain planning approval and funding support.

• Plan and implement project schedules in accordance to contract and requirements.
  Oversee and manage and administer the procurement process to select and appoint project consultants and contractors.

• Manage consultants in carrying out feasibility/prelim design/detailed design studies.

• Supervise and manage consultants/contractors to ensure that the infrastructures are developed in a timely and cost-effective manner, in compliance with the tender requirements.

• Plan and manage funding and budget planning cycles for projects.

• Work and liaise with various internal and external stakeholders of projects.

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain plans and exercises to ensure operational readiness of infrastructure.

[What we are looking for]

• Degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering with 3-5 years of experience in construction project management would be advantageous

• Knowledge in project management, environmental impact assessment, environmental baseline study, building plans and engineering drawings would be advantageous

• A good team player with strong interpersonal skills

• Mature, independent, resourceful, and highly self-motivated

• Adaptable to diverse work scopes

• Good written and spoken communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment