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About this Resident Technical Officer (Coastal) role at SMEC

SMEC · Onsite · Singapore

We are seeking Resident Technical Officers (RTOs) for a coastal development project on an offshore island (Singapore). The role requires site supervision in land reclamation, marine construction, and coastal development.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise site works, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
  • Assist the Resident Engineer (RE) in managing site activities, maintaining quality control, and enforcing workplace safety.
  • Monitor project progress, inspect works, and maintain records, including material usage, vessel movements, and equipment logs.
  • Liaise with contractors, consultants, and authorities, ensuring proper execution of work plans and regulatory compliance.
  • Review technical submissions, method statements, risk assessments, and variation orders, providing verification and recommendations.
  • Conduct safety audits, ensure defect rectifications, and oversee final handovers.
  • Operate drones and remote-operated vehicles for site documentation (training provided).
  • Assist with administrative duties, including report preparation, document control, and progress tracking.

Requirements:

  • Accredited RTO by IES/ACES, with at least 3 years’ site supervisory experience, including 2 years in land reclamation, marine construction, or coastal development.
  • Accredited Resident Technical Officer (RTO) by IES/ACES.
  • Strong English communication and report-writing skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, scheduling software, and IT tools for documentation.
  • Knowledge of marine operations, dredgers, barges, and MPA regulations.
  • Must pass internal security clearance by the Employer and Singapore Government.

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About SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our

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