Senior Lead Engineer (Civil / Structural)

About this role

Published
August 3, 2026
Location
Singapore |
Category
Reference Code:
SP/SING/SNRLDENG/2026
Location
Singapore

Description

Our client has been operating in Malaysia for over 25 years delivering some of the most advanced manufacturing plants and facilities. As a leader in the engineering and construction of high-tech facilities, our client offers a complete range of services from consulting to the managing of turnkey solutions, delivering to the highest quality and safety standards. In addition, they have a dedicated in-house capability for mechanical, electrical, and process engineering works including general fabrication, installation, and maintenance - to serve work packages on projects for other clients. They are currently looking for a Senior Lead Engineer (Civil / Structural) to join them on a project in Singapore.

 

You Will Be Responsible For:

  •  Lead Civil & Structural engineering input across concept, design development, and delivery for advanced technology projects, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop technically robust, cost-efficient design solutions and drive value engineering opportunities aligned with project and client objectives.
  • Support business development activities, including technical input to bids, client engagement, and proposal strategies.
  • Oversee the preparation and quality of technical submissions for RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, ensuring full evaluation of scope, cost, and risk.
  • Provide expert CSA guidance on design reviews, constructability, and integration across multidisciplinary teams (MEP, process, and others).
  • Attend client and project meetings to present design solutions, clarify technical approaches, and capture project requirements.
  • Support estimating teams by developing cost models, standardised design packages, and maintaining traceable cost and scope assumptions.
  • Maintain and improve standard CSA design solutions, benchmarks, and cost KPIs based on lessons learned and project feedback.
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to enhance technical capability and project delivery efficiency.
  • Support Off-Site Manufacturing strategies and integrate them into early-stage design development where applicable.
  • Ensure compliance with safety-in-design principles, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards across all design deliverables.

 

 

You Will Need:

  • Minimum 8 years’ of Design and Construction experience in a high-tech industry or other multiple discipline orientated construction business.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a leading related position of a fast-track project
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Experience working overseas, ideally in Singapore / Malaysia.
  • Holds a degree in Civil & Structural Engineering.
  • The ideal candidate will be Singaporean / hold Singaporean Permanent Residency.

 

Savile Lloyd and our clients are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success. Savile Lloyd is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.

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