Design Manager

Company Overview

Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd (STECS) is a leading civil engineering and construction firm in Singapore. Since 1996, STECS has grown from a specialist tunnel subcontractor to a top main contractor, delivering complex projects for LTA, PUB, MBS, CAG, and others.

Job Summary

The role is responsible for supporting the design and technical function of a major infrastructure project, providing design and technical expertise to ensure that design coordination and resolutions are optimised and meet project, client and regulatory requirements. The position will coordinate with consultants across disciplines, monitor design submission schedules in line with the construction programme, resolve technical issues arising on site, and guide the design engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and technical team to ensure design coordination and resolutions meet project, client, and regulatory requirements for a major infrastructure project
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary consultants to integrate design efforts and ensure compliance with overall project and regulatory standards
• Prepare and monitor detailed schedules and targets for temporary and permanent works design submissions to Accredited Checkers, clients, and BCA aligned with the construction programme
• Identify and propose design optimisations to reduce construction costs while maintaining quality and compliance
• Develop and implement technical solutions to resolve complex site issues and discrepancies during project execution
• Provide technical inputs to enhance project planning, scheduling, and execution strategies
• Guide and allocate tasks to Senior Design Engineers and Design Engineers to meet overall design requirements supporting the project
• Prepare Site Construction and Design Coordination (SCD) documents to facilitate consultant input and address site issues or changes

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering recognised by the PE Board, or a qualification acceptable to the Commissioner of Building Control for Resident Engineer eligibility, or a recognised degree in a relevant field accepted by the Engineer
• Minimum 10 years of relevant civil engineering or infrastructure project experience, including at least 8 years in design for complex rail or road projects
• Proven experience managing authority and agency submissions to ensure regulatory compliance for project preparation and enabling works
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients and apply relevant codes of practice and specifications to drive design and technical coordination
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage teams and stakeholder interactions
• Advanced technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make logical, decisive, and timely decisions to resolve issues
• Meticulous planning and organisational skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (Civil) with the PE Board Singapore
• Experience in LTA rail or road infrastructure projects
• Experience in both temporary and permanent works design, including coordination with Accredited Checkers
• Experience in value engineering or design optimisation to achieve construction cost savings
• Experience working in a main contractor environment
• Experience leading and developing a team of design engineers

Other Information

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you are not invited for an interview within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful for this vacancy.

For more company information, please visit: http://www.stecs.com.sg

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