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National Environment Agency

Senior Engineer (Building Development Department) - Contract

National Environment Agency

Fixed Terms

Closing on 16 Sep 2025

What the role is

The Building Development Department (BDD) oversees the development, re-development and refurbishment of infrastructure owned by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) and National Environment Agency (NEA), including hawker centres and after-death facilities. As a Senior Engineer (BDD), you will be part of this team to develop these facilities.

What you will be working on

The role requires you to:

  • Oversee and undertake project management for development of MSE/NEA facilities such as after death facilities, hawker centre and markets, etc

  • Lead multi-disciplinary consultant team to monitor and manage projects to ensure that the projects are on schedule and costs are within the approved budget

  • Manage procurement work including but not limited to drafting contract specifications, calling and evaluating quotations and tenders

  • Plan cashflow budget and monitor utilization.

  • Ensure good governance in the administration of the contracts for consultancy, Builder’s works or other specialised services works required for the development of the projects.

  • Work with user departments on their requirements for implementation into project deliverables

  • Manage feedback and appeals related to the projects

What we are looking for

  • Degree in Engineering/Architecture/Building/Project management with at least 5 years of relevant working experience in consultancy / building industry.  Preferably experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams or equivalent.

  • Ability to foresee risks and propose mitigation measures

  • Analytical with good writing and communication skills

  • Understanding of existing and emerging building technologies to analyse and implement them in Hawker Centres, After Death Facilities or any NEA facilities

  • Mature, independent, resourceful and self-motivated

  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills

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

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg

About your application process

This job is closing on 16 Sep 2025.

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 National Environment Agency or the wider Public Service.