Head of Structural Design (Facade Projects)
15 Sep 2026Job Description:
Job Responsibilities
Structural Design & Technical Delivery
- Lead structural design for complex building projects, including large-span spatial structures, curved steel structures, irregular geometries, and other technically demanding building types.
- Oversee the full design lifecycle — from concept and design development through structural analysis, detailed/working drawings, and construction-stage support.
- Apply strong technical judgment to resolve complex engineering issues independently.
Singapore Regulatory Compliance & Submissions
- Ensure designs comply with Singapore's building and structural regulatory framework, including applicable Singapore Standards / SS EN Eurocodes and National Annexes.
- Manage BCA structural plan submission processes, prepare required technical documentation, and coordinate with local authorities and design partners.
- Maintain and, where applicable, act as the Singapore-registered PE (Civil/Structural) for relevant project submissions, or work toward PE registration as part of the role.
Design Development & Software Application
- Produce and review structural models and analyses using tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, 3D3S, Dlubal, and IDEA StatiCa, supported by strong AutoCAD documentation skills.
- Utilize Rhino/Grasshopper, Revit, and/or Tekla where relevant to support complex geometry design and coordination.
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and oversight across the design team.
- Manage design subcontractors and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to drive technical issues to resolution.
- Liaise directly with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, and fabricators to ensure design intent and technical requirements are met.
- Coordinate with the China headquarters/team on cross-border project matters
Construction-Phase Support
- Provide on-site technical support during construction, addressing design changes, technical clarifications, and fabrication/construction coordination.
- Identify and implement design optimizations to support efficient and buildable outcomes.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Conduct technical discussions, meetings, and presentations independently in English, and manage email correspondence and design-document coordination with all project stakeholders.
- Work effectively within a multicultural team and the broader Singapore project environment.
Job Requirements
- At least Bachelor’s degree or above in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 12 years of relevant structural design experience. Candidates with strong experience in major complex projects, international projects or design-team leadership.
- Strong experience in large-span spatial structures, complex curved steel structures, irregular structures or other complex building structures. Experience across concept/design development, structural analysis, detailed/working drawings and construction-stage support.
- Singapore Practice: Familiarity with Singapore’s building and structural regulatory framework, including applicable Singapore Standards / SS EN Eurocodes and National Annexes. Experience with BCA structural plan submission processes, technical documentation and local design coordination.
- Professional Registration: Singapore-registered PE (Civil/Structural) is preferred, or candidates with a background that supports PE registration, will be an advantage.
- Software: Proficiency in at least 2–3 of SAP2000, ETABS, 3D3S, Dlubal and IDEA StatiCa, together with strong AutoCAD skills. Experience with Rhino/Grasshopper, Revit and/or Tekla is an advantage.
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