Inspection Officer, ESID (1-year contract)

Building and Construction Authority

Fixed Terms

Closing on 23 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 the oversight of unauthorised structures. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, investigating, and ensuring the compliance of structures that have been erected without proper authorization. This position requires understanding of the regulations, good communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Surveillance and Investigation:

Conduct regular inspections to identify unauthorised structures.
Investigate complaints related to unauthorised constructions and gather relevant information to assess compliance.

Regulatory Compliance:

Interpret and enforce building regulations to ensure structures adhere to regulations.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain comprehensive records of 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:

Communicate with property owners, developers, and other stakeholders to explain regulations, address concerns, and facilitate compliance.

Conflict Resolution:

Handle property owners, seeking amicable and compliant resolutions.

What we are looking for

Trained in civil/structural engineering.
At least 2 years of relevant design and site experience.
Good command of spoken and written English.

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 23 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.