Job Description / Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Plan, manage and supervise earthworks and excavation activities including cutting, filling, trenching, removal of excavated materials and backfilling works.
- Ensure all excavation works comply with BCA, MOM, PUB, LTA and relevant Singapore codes of practice and project specifications.
- Prepare or review method statements, risk assessments (RA), safe work procedures (SWP) and lifting plans related to excavation and earthworks.
- Coordinate with QPs, RE/RTO, safety officers, site supervisors, surveyors and subcontractors to execute works according to drawings and schedule.
- Check and interpret engineering drawings, levels, settingout and survey data for excavation limits, depth, slope, and protection works.
- Manage and monitor temporary earth retaining systems, shoring, sheet piles, strutting and slope protection to ensure ground stability and safety.
- Identify and manage underground services/ utilities (water, gas, power, telecom) and ensure protection or diversion is carried out safely.
- Monitor site progress, cost and productivity prepare daily reports, progress reports and update management/client on work status.
- Work closely with the WSH team to enforce safety rules, conduct toolbox meetings and rectify any unsafe act/condition immediately.
- Handle site inspections with client/consultant authorities and follow up on NCRs, RFIs and site instructions related to excavation works.
- Assist in tendering and estimation for earthworks/excavation scope (quantities, resources, methodology).
Requirements / Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognized by the Professional Engineers Board (PEB) Singapore.
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant site experience in earthworks / deep excavation / infrastructure projects in Singapore.
- Strong knowledge of Singapore regulations and standards related to excavation and earthworks (e.g. WSH Act & Regulations, Code of Practice for Deep Excavation, BCA & PUB requirements).
- Hands-on experience with deep excavation, trenching, earth retaining systems, dewatering, soil improvement and backfilling for building, road or infrastructure projects.
- Able to read and interpret civil/structural drawings, survey drawings and shop drawings experience with AutoCAD or similar software is an advantage.
- Good understanding of site safety, temporary works and risk control measures for excavation activities.
- Strong coordination, communication and leadership skills to manage site teams and subcontractors.
- Able to work independently under tight schedules, including weekend or night works if required by the project.
