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.
Building and Construction Authority
Senior/Principal Engineer
Fixed Terms
Closing on 20 Oct 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be part of the team that processes and approves the structural plans and calculations of the buildings submitted by Professional Engineers and Accredited Checkers.
You are required to perform audit checks on selected structures, conduct construction site checks and take proactive actions to prevent damages to adjacent properties.
You are also expected to investigate into complaints on buildings that are dangerous and assess their structural integrity and safety.
You will also be involved in the review of policies and regulations related to the safety of the Built Environment.
What we are looking for
A degree in civil and structural engineering.
At least 4 years of working experience in structural design and analysis of buildings or infrastructures.
Passed the Practice of Professional Engineering Examination (PPE), and preferably a registered professional engineer with Professional Engineers Board Singapore
Successful candidates will be offered contract employment. Interested applicants, please apply online.
About your application process
This job is closing on 20 Oct 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.
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.
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