Inspection Officer, Building Resilience Group (1-Year Contract)

Building and Construction Authority

Fixed Terms

Closing on 10 Sep 2025

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

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team specializing in building and façade safety and compliance. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive inspections of windows and unauthorised structures, ensuring compliance with Building Control Regulations. This position requires understanding of the regulations, good communication and writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Surveillance and Investigation/ Regulatory Compliance:

Conduct regular inspections to identify non-compliance windows and unauthorised structures.
Investigate complaints related to windows and unauthorised constructions and gather relevant information to assess compliance.
Interpret and enforce building regulations to ensure structures adhere to regulations.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain comprehensive records of window inspections and unauthorised structures, including photographs, violation notices, and correspondence with property owners.
Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, compliance status, and recommended actions for regulatory bodies.

Communication/ Conflict Resolution:

Communicate with property owners, developers, and other stakeholders to explain regulations, address concerns, and facilitate compliance.
Handle property owners, seeking amicable and compliant resolutions.

What we are looking for

Trained in civil/structural engineering.
At least 2 years of relevant site experience.
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

This job is closing on 10 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 Building and Construction Authority or the wider Public Service.