Principal Structural Engineer

Location/s: Singapore 
Recruiter contact: Shing Ying Low

We have an exciting opportunity for an up-and-coming Principal Structural Engineer to join our Building Structures team, working on large buildings projects around the Asia region, based in Singapore. Are you ready to push the boundaries of structural engineering and work towards tangible outcomes, leaving a lasting impact on the built environment. Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy, we take on the most innovative, challenging and rewarding projects across a range of commercial, institutional, mixed-used building projects.  

The Opportunity  

• Working on prestigious commercial, institutional and aviation building projects.   

• Utilise your excellent detailed design technical skills and knowledge 

• Mentoring opportunities available as part of your career progression 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Carrying out design engineering for foundation, steelwork, and RC structures. Provide design sketches and reports required for schematic, design development, and constructions phases of projects. 

• Provide detailed engineering computations and analysis as required for statutory submission. 

• Preparation of structural briefing, specification documents, and tender documents. 
• Providing construction support by reviewing technical queries, resolving site issues, and ensuring structural design intent is implemented during construction. 

• Attending technical/progress meeting with clients and inspections during construction 

• Undertake detailed design in Civil and Building Structures 

• Develop design concepts and construction methodologies and provide leadership in sectional project execution 

• To liaise with Client, Client’s Consultants, Contractor, and Authority to obtain design approval 

About You: 

• Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering or its equivalent recognized by the Board of Engineers Singapore.   

• Minimum 7 years of relevant design experience in a consultancy environment.

• Proficient in 3D design programmes i.e. Robot, TSD, SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, SAFE etc. 

• Experience in the design and coordination in high rise/institutional/healthcare/industrial buildings 

• Experience in concrete and structural steel structures design 

• Familiar with local permitting and submission requirements 

• Those with knowledge of Euro code design, excellent basic knowledge with hands on experience in FEM analysis and BIM integration is preferred 

• A collaborative approach with the ability to mentor, guide and coach junior colleagues. 

• A drive for precision, excellent analytical skills and a quality-oriented mindset. 
    

In return, we offer: 

Interesting work with an engaged team focused on collective output and impact. 
An opportunity to learn and grow by working alongside highly regarded professionals and a team of global specialists. 
A values-driven and wholly independent and employee-owned consultancy. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.