RESIDENT TECHNICAL OFFICER

Job Description & Requirements

Job Summary

The Resident Technical Officer represents clients on Housing Development Board (HDB) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) construction sites, ensuring projects comply with contracts, regulations, and quality standards under the guidance of appointed Qualified Persons.

Responsibilities

• Lead supervision of construction works to ensure adherence to project specifications, design intent, approved drawings, and site instructions from supervising qualified persons and project consultants/clients
• Enforce contractor compliance with prevailing building authority and government agency regulations in Singapore
• Inspect construction materials and workmanship to verify quality and conformity with project requirements
• Perform quality tests on materials to validate compliance with standards
• Review project drawings and specifications to identify discrepancies or potential issues, escalating them to the appointed Qualified Person and project consultants/clients
• Collaborate with qualified persons and project consultants/clients in meetings to align on project progress and resolve technical matters
• Prepare detailed progress reports for clients to communicate project status and any concerns
• Execute other ad hoc duties as directed to support project delivery and client interests

Required competencies and certifications

• Diploma or Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering
• Accreditation as a Civil & Structural Resident Technical Officer (RTO) by the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) / Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES) JAC
• Certificate in Building Construction Safety Supervision (BCSS) or equivalent construction safety certification
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Resident Technical Officer or similar site-based role (e.g., Site Engineer) on HDB or LTA construction projects