Technical Specialist (Civil & Structural Engineering)

Act as the subject matter expert for the Architecture and Civil disciplines on the Jurong Expansion Project, representing the Owner's interests throughout design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness to ensure facilities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with business objectives, regulatory standards, and operational requirements.

A leading advanced semiconductor manufacturing company backed by 2 global technology leaders, specializing in the production of high-performance semiconductor substrates for next-generation applications including AI, networking and high-performance computing. The company operates a newly established, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Singapore and is currently expanding its operations and technical capabilities to support future growth.

As part of its continued expansion, the company is looking for experienced engineering professionals to join its project and technical team and contribute to the development, construction, commissioning and ramp-up of its advanced manufacturing facilities.

The Job

Technical Leadership & Design Management

• Serve as the technical authority for Architecture and Civil disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish, maintain, and validate Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), design criteria, and discipline-specific standards.
• Review and approve design deliverables, technical submissions, Requests for Information (RFIs), and proposed design changes.
• Evaluate proposed solutions in terms of technical feasibility, operational suitability, cost, schedule, and maintainability, providing recommendations as required.
• Define design requirements for site planning, building layouts, structural systems, floor loading, vibration control, utility corridors, and cleanroom support infrastructure.
• Participate in Design for Safety (DfS), constructability, risk assessment, and value engineering reviews.
• Ensure designs accommodate operational and maintenance needs, as well as future expansion requirements.

Stakeholder & Project Management

• Serve as the primary technical interface for Architecture and Civil disciplines with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Production, Process Engineering, Facilities, and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) teams, to ensure alignment with project and operational requirements.
• Resolve technical issues, coordinate cross-discipline interfaces, and facilitate timely project decisions.
• Prepare technical recommendations and management decision papers to support informed decision-making, where required.
• Ensure alignment across design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness activities to achieve overall project objectives.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Coordinate and support regulatory submissions and approvals with relevant authorities, including BCA, SCDF, URA, JTC, and LTA.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, building codes, regulatory standards, and CORENET X submission requirements.
• Support environmental, workplace safety, and statutory compliance throughout project execution.

The Talent

Education & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in industrial, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, data centre, or other high-tech facility projects.
• Proven track record in design review, project execution, construction support, and commissioning.
• Professional registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) is an advantage.

Technical Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of architectural, civil, and structural systems for industrial and high-tech facilities.
• Experience in site planning, structural design, foundations, floor loading, vibration control, and building infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Singapore building regulations, statutory requirements, and regulatory authority submission and approval processes.
• Experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) project delivery, design management, and change control.
• Proficiency in Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools, such as Revit and Navisworks, are an advantage.

Next Steps
Interested applicants, please send your updated resume to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Gillian Yoong | Senior Consultant | EA Licence No.91C2918 | Personnel Reg No: R23116350

Gillian Yoong

Direct Line: [+65 6697 7981](tel:+65 6697 7981)

EA License No: 91C2918

Personnel Registration Number:R23116350