Piping Engineer - Construction (Immediate Starter)

Piping Engineer – Construction (6-Month Contract)

Project: Tuas Nexus – Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) Location: Tuas, Singapore Employment Type: 6-Month Contract Industry: Engineering / Construction / Infrastructure / Waste-to-Energy

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Piping Engineer (Construction) to support piping installation and construction activities for the Tuas Nexus Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) project in Singapore.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily piping construction activities, managing subcontractors, monitoring site progress and ensuring that all piping works are executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications and construction schedules.

This role requires a strong site construction background, particularly in Singapore government infrastructure projects such as PUB, LTA, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, power plants or other major industrial projects.

The ideal candidate must be confident in managing subcontractors, resolving site issues, driving construction progress and coordinating effectively with main contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Piping Construction & Site Execution

• Supervise and coordinate daily piping construction, installation and associated site activities.
• Oversee piping fabrication, erection, installation, alignment, welding and mechanical completion works.
• Ensure piping works are carried out according to approved construction drawings, specifications, method statements and project requirements.
• Review piping isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings, P&IDs and construction documentation.
• Identify and resolve site installation issues, piping clashes and construction constraints.
• Coordinate piping installation with mechanical, civil, structural, electrical and instrumentation teams.
• Monitor piping construction progress to ensure works are completed within the required project schedule.

2. Subcontractor Management & Supervision

• Take ownership of assigned piping subcontractors and ensure timely execution of construction activities.
• Monitor subcontractor manpower deployment, productivity, work quality and daily progress.
• Drive subcontractors to achieve daily, weekly and monthly construction targets.
• Conduct daily site coordination meetings and follow up on outstanding construction activities.
• Identify subcontractor performance issues and implement corrective actions to recover delays.
• Ensure subcontractors have sufficient manpower, materials, equipment and resources to complete assigned works.
• Coordinate with subcontractor supervisors, foremen and site engineers to resolve construction issues.
• Escalate critical delays, manpower shortages and technical issues to the Construction Manager or Project Manager.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with site safety, quality and construction requirements.

3. Government Infrastructure Project Coordination

• Support piping construction activities in accordance with project specifications and applicable Singapore statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with main contractors, consultants, subcontractors and relevant project stakeholders.
• Ensure construction works meet the quality, documentation and inspection requirements typically associated with major public infrastructure projects.
• Attend site coordination meetings, progress reviews and technical discussions.
• Support consultant inspections, site walkdowns and construction approvals.
• Maintain proper records of construction progress, inspection requests, site issues and outstanding works.

4. Quality Control, Testing & Handover

• Monitor piping fabrication and installation quality, including welding, alignment, supports and workmanship.
• Coordinate piping inspections, weld inspections, NDT activities and pressure testing where applicable.
• Ensure piping systems are installed according to approved drawings and relevant quality standards.
• Work closely with QA/QC personnel to resolve non-conformances and outstanding inspection issues.
• Coordinate punch-list rectification and mechanical completion activities.
• Support flushing, cleaning, hydrotesting and pre-commissioning activities as required.
• Assist in preparing construction completion documentation, test records and handover packages.

5. Construction Planning & Progress Monitoring

• Review construction schedules and establish daily and weekly piping work priorities.
• Track subcontractor progress against planned construction milestones.
• Identify construction bottlenecks, access constraints and material shortages.
• Coordinate with procurement and material control teams to ensure timely availability of piping materials.
• Prepare daily progress updates, site reports and outstanding work lists.
• Support recovery planning and acceleration measures when construction progress falls behind schedule.
• Coordinate work fronts to minimise clashes between subcontractors and other disciplines.

6. Site Safety & Compliance

• Ensure piping construction activities comply with project HSE requirements and applicable Singapore workplace safety regulations.
• Verify that subcontractors follow approved risk assessments, method statements and safe work procedures.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety inspections and site coordination activities.
• Monitor high-risk construction activities, including lifting operations, hot works and work at height.
• Report unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Piping Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in piping construction, mechanical installation or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Strong hands-on experience supervising piping installation and managing subcontractors on active construction sites.
• Previous experience on PUB, LTA or other Singapore government infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience in water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, power plants, waste-to-energy plants or large-scale industrial facilities will be advantageous.
• Good understanding of piping fabrication, installation, welding, supports, pressure testing and construction quality requirements.
• Ability to interpret piping isometric drawings, P&IDs, general arrangement drawings and construction specifications.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractor productivity, manpower allocation and construction progress.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, site coordination and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Familiarity with Singapore construction safety requirements, inspection procedures and project documentation.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Must be comfortable working on-site at Tuas and managing demanding construction schedules.
• Available for a 6-month contract assignment.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Previously worked as a Piping Engineer, Mechanical Construction Engineer, Piping Site Engineer or Piping Supervisor on major infrastructure or industrial construction projects.
• Has direct experience managing piping subcontractors and ensuring completion of assigned construction work fronts.
• Familiar with the construction environment, documentation standards and coordination requirements of PUB or LTA projects.
• Able to identify site issues early, challenge subcontractor delays and implement practical solutions.
• Confident coordinating with consultants, main contractors, QA/QC personnel and other engineering disciplines.
• Hands-on, proactive and comfortable spending significant time on the construction site.

Key Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Independently manage assigned piping subcontractors.
• Drive daily site progress and construction productivity.
• Ensure adequate manpower and resources are deployed.
• Resolve piping installation and construction interface issues.
• Minimise delays and maintain project construction milestones.
• Ensure piping works meet quality and safety requirements.
• Support timely mechanical completion and project handover.