Senior Engineer, Geotechnical Engineering Department

Building and Construction Authority

Fixed Terms

What the role is

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) champions the development of a future ready built environment for Singapore. Besides regulating building safety, we lead and transform the built environment sector in delivering a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.

We are looking for resourceful, energetic and self-motivated individuals who are inspired to play an active role to make a difference to Singapore’s built environment.

What you will be working on

You will be part of the team that process plans and calculations of the geotechnical structures and other structures such as building foundations, sub-structural works, tunnelling and earth-retaining structures for excavation works which are submitted by professional engineers and accredited checkers.
You are required to perform checks and reviews of structural and geotechnical plans including geotechnical analyses, impact assessments, and monitoring plan.
You are also expected to develop policies related to such works, conduct site checks and investigate site non-compliance.

What we are looking for

A post-graduate degree in geotechnical engineering such as MSc(Geotechnical Engineering), MSc(Soil Mechanics) or equivalent
A practising professional engineer registered with the Professional Engineers Board
At least 5 years of post-graduate design and construction experience in geotechnical works e.g. deep foundation, deep excavation works, tunnelling, ground improvement and stabilisation works
Experienced in the use of numerical modelling and geotechnical software
Good command of spoken and written English.

Successful candidates will be offered contract employment.

Interested applicants, please apply online.

About Building and Construction Authority

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development, whose mission is to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. As the lead public agency, we champion transforming Singapore into a future-ready built environment. Our people set us apart as we champion the development of a future-ready built environment for Singapore. Our people’s commitment to regulating building safety, leading and transforming the built environment and the industry, helps us to build a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. Join us in our journey to transform the way we shape Singapore’s landscape. Impactful: Champion an inclusive and sustainable built environment for people of all ages, abilities and needs. Transformational: Lead the transformation of the built environment sector to deliver a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. Forward-Looking: Shape the landscape to prepare for the future of Singapore, rally the built environment sector to achieve far-reaching goals that reach beyond today and improve the living environment for Singaporeans from all walks of life.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Building and Construction Authority or the wider Public Service.