Deputy/ Design Manager (Civil)

Job Description • Direct and support the design and technical teams, ensuring that all design resolutions are highly optimized and fully meet client specifications. • Act as the primary liaison with external consultants and clients, driving an integrated approach to ensure the project aligns with overall operational requirements and strict regulatory standards. • Create and manage detailed submission schedules for both temporary and permanent works designs, ensuring all approvals (including local authorities, ACs, and clients) stay perfectly synchronized with the construction program. • Proactively value-engineer design proposals to identify opportunities that minimize overall construction costs without sacrificing quality. • Troubleshoot complex, on-the-ground site challenges and rapidly resolve technical discrepancies during project execution. • Inject expert technical insights into the project’s overarching planning, scheduling, and execution strategies. • Delegate tasks, guide, and mentor a high-performing team of Design Engineers and Senior Design Engineers. • Lead the preparation of Site Construction and Design Coordination (SCD) documentation to align consultant input regarding site changes and operational hurdles. Requirements • Education: A recognized Civil Engineering degree (acknowledged by the PE Board), or a qualification acceptable to the Commissioner of Building Control for Resident Engineer eligibility (or equivalent relevant field degrees). • Broad Experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience managing civil engineering and large-scale infrastructure projects. • Specialized Expertise: At least 8 years of hands-on design experience specifically focused on complex road or rail infrastructure. • Regulatory Navigation: A strong track record of managing agency and authority submissions, ensuring absolute regulatory compliance for project preparation and enabling works. • Technical Acumen: Deep familiarity with current Codes of Practice and specifications, paired with the ability to comfortably lead technical coordination discussions with clients. If you are interested in the position , kindly send your CVs in to jasper.soh(@)randstad.com.sg Please include your availability, expected salary and reason for leaving your current job We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted EA: 94C3609 / Reg: R25154228