Head of Digital Engineering Support

We are seeking an experienced and forward thinking Head of Digital Engineering Support (DES) Team to lead, manage, and grow our global BIM capability, drafting capability and digital quantity/ volume analyst across Singapore and overseas offices.

This role oversees BIM modelling, digital design workflows, drafting support, volume computation and authorities e-submission processes for coastal, reclamation, and multi disciplinary engineering projects. The Digital Engineering Support team tasks listed are non-exclusive.

Key Responsibilities

1) Leadership & Team Management (Singapore + Global BIM Teams)

- Lead and manage DES including BIM modeler, drafters, digital quantity/volume analyst teams located in Singapore and overseas.

- Oversee operations, manpower planning, work allocation, and resource balancing.

- Conduct performance reviews, coach staff, and plan competency development.

- Ensure adherence to BIM standards, modelling protocols, and quality requirements.

- Support recruitment, onboarding, and upskilling globally.

- Translate engineering design requirement into modelling instructions

- Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

- Coordinate across disciplines and project teams

2) BIM Strategy, Standards & Execution

- Oversee development and improvement of BIM processes for coastal and reclamation projects.

- Ensure alignment with BIM Execution Plans (BEP), project standards, and authority requirements.

- Review and approve models before submission or federated integration.

- Lead clash detection coordination, issue management, and model audits.

- Drive BIM innovation and adoption of new digital tools across teams.

- Set BIM standards, modeling workflow and data structures

3) Drafting support

- support project teams in preparing sketches, drawings and documentation

- Convert engineering sketches or BIM models into 2D drawings

- Maintain drawing registers and revisions

4) Digital Quantity / Volume Analyst

- Extract quantities and volumes from models

- Run cut-fill analysis, dredging volumes, reclamation quantities

- Review volume computation during tender evaluation

5) Authorities Submission & Compliance (Singapore)

- Lead and manage all authorities e-submission processes (BCA, PUB, LTA, NParks, JTC, etc.).

- Ensure models, drawings, and documents meet regulatory standards.

- Liaise with agencies for clarifications and resubmissions.

- Maintain updated knowledge of Singapore's BIM and digital submission requirements.

6) Project Delivery Support

- Provide technical oversight to project teams during design, tender, and construction.

- Produce BIM models, tender drawings, simulations, quantity take-offs, and visualizations.

- Support construction teams to ensure model compliance.

- Coordinate multidisciplinary model integration with stakeholders.

7) Digital Asset Management & Model Governance

- Oversee creation and maintenance of digital asset libraries.

- Ensure proper file management, version control, documentation, and data integrity.

- Establish audit procedures to maintain high-quality model outputs.

8) Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

- Oversee administrative matters (timesheets, training schedules, leave coordination).

- Prepare reports on team utilisation and workload forecasts.

- Support budgeting for software, hardware, and digital tools.

- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and cybersecurity guidelines.

Key Qualifications

- Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or related field.

- 5–8 years of relevant BIM experience, including leadership responsibility.

- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and Navisworks.

- Knowledge of 4D simulation tools and visualization software is a plus.

- Understanding of Singapore authorities e-submission requirements preferred.

- Experience in coastal or reclamation projects preferred.

- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

- Ability to lead global teams and manage multiple deadlines.

Why Join Us

- Lead and shape a global BIM capability across multiple countries.

- Work on impactful national and international coastal infrastructure projects.

- Collaborative and innovative work environment.

- Opportunities for professional and leadership development.