Resident Engineer

Joining Arup

Arup is a global consultancy with extensive technical and advisory expertise. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment.

We have a vacancy to be a part of an office building project in Singapore. As a Resident Engineer (RE), you will provide essential on-site supervision for the construction of civil and structural works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, drawings, and Building Control regulations. You will play a key role in managing site staff, maintaining administrative control, and supporting the Employer in all construction-related aspects to achieve high-quality project outcomes.

This is a contract position.

The Opportunity

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially museful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

• Supervise construction works in alignment with project specifications and Building Control regulations
• Manage and oversee a team of site staff or clerks of works, ensuring their performance meets project requirements
• Maintain detailed records of site activities, staff attendance, and administrative matters, ensuring discipline and punctuality
• Assist in approving overtime requisitions and ensure proper supervision of works, either personally or by allocating site staff
• Support the Employer in monitoring contractor schedules, site safety, and record-keeping, and submit all relevant reports to project stakeholders.

Is this role right for you

• Possess recognized degree in Civil/Structural Engineering acceptable for registration with PE board, Singapore
• Accredited with IES-ACES with a valid Resident Engineer Practicing Certificate
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience as Resident Engineer
• Experience in supervision of basement, steel, precast construction and curtain wall
• Experience in supervision of civil/external works will be an added advantage
• Possess a complete understanding of local regulations/codes for Civil & Structural related to building projects, especially to comply with BCA's criteria for buildability and safety assurance system
• Able to resolve site and technical issues, prepare and document detailed site progress reports
• Good supervisory and leadership skills with, with experience in leading a team of Resident Technical Officers
• A good team player with effective communication skills and able to interact with people at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge in IDD processes, BIM and VDC capabilities will be an added advantage
• Expected start date of employment: between May to September 2026.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.