Qualified Person

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Qualified Person (Supervision) [QP(S)] to provide statutory supervision, design review and construction oversight for major MRT infrastructure projects comprising stations, viaducts, structural works and associated civil engineering works.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Duties

• Act as the appointed QP(S) under the Building Control Act and relevant statutory regulations.

• Obtain permits to commence works and submit statutory reports, certificates and endorsements required by BCA, LTA and relevant authorities.

• Ensure construction works comply with approved plans, statutory requirements, design intent and industry standards.

Design & Construction Review

• Review and assess:

  • Design calculations

  • Construction drawings and shop drawings

  • Method statements

  • Test reports and material submissions

  • Temporary and permanent works submissions

• Identify design discrepancies and construction issues and recommend corrective actions.

• Review construction methodologies, risk assessments and technical submissions prior to commencement of works.

Site Supervision

• Oversee construction of:

  • MRT stations

  • Elevated viaducts

  • Segmental bridge works

  • Piling and foundation works

  • Structural steelworks

  • Precast concrete works

  • Temporary works and formwork structures

  • Drainage, sewerage, sanitary and utility diversion works

• Lead and guide Resident Engineers (REs) and Resident Technical Officers (RTOs) in site supervision activities.

Structural Steel & Precast Supervision

• Develop and implement Inspection Quality Plans (IQP) for structural steel and precast works.

• Supervise fabrication, erection, welding inspections, NDT reviews and quality control activities.

• Conduct inspections at fabrication yards, including overseas facilities where required.

Instrumentation & Monitoring

• Review instrumentation monitoring results and assess construction impacts on surrounding structures.

• Evaluate monitoring trends and recommend mitigation measures where necessary.

• Coordinate with contractors and project teams to manage construction risks.

Safety Management

• Lead monthly safety inspections and participate in project safety reviews.

• Review risk assessments, hazard registers and Construction Safety Submissions.

• Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) requirements and LTA safety standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise and coordinate with:

  • LTA Project Management Team

  • Contractors and subcontractors

  • Qualified Persons (Design)

  • Accredited Checkers

  • Statutory authorities and agencies

• Attend progress, technical, safety and instrumentation meetings.

• Prepare monthly supervision and engineering reports.

Job Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Registered Professional Engineer (Civil/Structural) with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB), Singapore.

• Possess a valid PEB Practising Certificate.

• Eligible for appointment as Qualified Person (Supervision) under Singapore regulations.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of Civil/Structural Engineering experience.

• Proven experience in segmental bridge construction.

• Experience in major infrastructure, MRT, rail, bridge or viaduct projects.

• Experience supervising structural steel and precast concrete works would be advantageous.

• Experience in deep excavation, piling, foundation and temporary works supervision preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Building Control Act & Regulations.

• Professional Engineers Act.

• LTA rail project requirements.

• Temporary Works and formwork systems.

• Structural steel fabrication and erection.

• Precast concrete construction.

• Instrumentation and monitoring.

• Construction risk management and WSH requirements.

• Bridge post-tensioning and heavy lifting operations.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong leadership and decision-making capability.

• Excellent technical review and engineering judgement.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple contractors and interface