Construction Supervision Manager/Resident Engineer

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong Group (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Singapore. Driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives, SJ delivers sustainable, innovative, and integrated solutions across the built environment. With a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, SJ provides multidisciplinary expertise in transport, ports, marine, water, energy, buildings, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

SJ partners with governments, multilateral development agencies, and private sector clients to plan, design, supervise, and manage complex infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle. By combining global expertise with local knowledge, SJ delivers practical, high-impact solutions that enhance connectivity, strengthen communities, and support long-term sustainable development.

The role

We are seeking a highly experienced Resident Engineer/ Construction Supervision Manager to lead construction supervision activities for a major water infrastructure project. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of critical water transmission, pumping, and distribution assets, ensuring construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities are completed in accordance with project requirements, international engineering standards, and quality expectations.

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary site supervision team responsible for the delivery of major water infrastructure works.
• Oversee construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities for water transmission, pumping, and distribution facilities.
• Act as the primary liaison between the client, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and project delivery.
• Review engineering submissions, technical documentation, and construction methodologies to verify compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Monitor project progress, quality, safety, resource utilization, and construction performance across multiple work fronts.
• Facilitate technical and progress review meetings with project stakeholders and support timely resolution of construction and contractual matters.
• Oversee inspection, testing, commissioning, and performance verification activities to ensure infrastructure assets meet operational requirements.
• Lead contract administration activities, including assessment of variations, claims, payment applications, and project close-out documentation.
• Provide strategic advice on project risks, technical challenges, and contractual issues while supporting successful project outcomes.
• Prepare progress reports, presentations, and project documentation while promoting knowledge sharing and effective team development.

With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in engineering, construction supervision, or infrastructure project delivery, including senior leadership roles on major projects.
• Demonstrated experience as a Resident Engineer, Project Manager, Construction Manager, or similar leadership role on large-scale infrastructure, utilities, water, transportation, or industrial projects.
• Extensive experience working under internationally recognized forms of contract, including FIDIC.
• Excellent client relationship management, communication, negotiation, and technical reporting skills.
• Strong English language proficiency, both written and verbal.

Surbana Jurong Group is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our people, enrich our perspectives, and enable us to deliver better outcomes for our clients, partners, and the communities we serve.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Taimoor Tariq - Taimoor.tariq@sjgroup.com

For further information about Surbana Jurong Group, please visit our website at www.surbanajurong.com.

To explore career opportunities and learn more about working with SJ Group, please visit our Careers page at SJ Careers.

All recruitment activities are managed by the Recruitment & Talent team. At this stage, this position does not require agency support. Kindly do not forward resumes directly to SJ Group employees.

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