Senior Project Engineer at Mott MacDonald

, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Budget Management, Risk Management, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Governance Compliance, Team Collaboration, Digital Solutions, Earned Value Management, Mentoring, Process Improvement, Contract Management, Consultancy Experience, Microsoft Office

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Location/s: Singapore Recruiter contact: Shing Ying Low We are a global engineering, management and development consultancy and a driving force behind some of Singapore’s largest infrastructure projects. We work as a connected global team, delivering impactful work that is shaping the future through design and delivery, and it is our people who are powering this change. The Opportunity There is currently a brilliant opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join us in Singapore. The individual will be encouraged to develop into a commercial management career pathway. Having a focus on quality assurance with proactive approach, ensuring projects are delivered with excellence in both execution and commercial standards, and displaying commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment. This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated Project Manager to join our Portfolio, Programme and Commercial Management team at Mott MacDonald, delivering iconic infrastructure and development projects in Singapore and across ASEAN. A multitude of growth areas including Project Management, Contract and Commercial Management, as well as Risk Management. Some of your responsibilities include: Oversee and manage all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation through delivery to project close-out, ensuring alignment with client and Group objectives. Establish and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders through clear and consistent communication, addressing their needs and expectations effectively. Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and timelines, addressing variations through proactive negotiation of Change/Variation Orders with clients when necessary. Provide coordinated, accurate, and timely reporting on cost, schedule, and risk, driving informed decision-making and successful project delivery. Collaborate with Bid Managers and Commercial Managers in navigating commercial, contractual, and variation negotiations to safeguard project outcomes. Gather and analyse performance data from multiple sources to deliver concise reports on project schedule, resource utilisation, and cost performance against baseline targets. Partner with team members to produce insightful commentary on variances to baselines, including actionable recovery proposals to address challenges. Ensure compliance with internal governance processes by actively supporting the business in implementing and maintaining governance standards across all projects. Actively engage with project teams to facilitate adherence to Mott MacDonald’s internal governance processes, ensuring robust compliance and quality control measures. Provide targeted support and interventions for underperforming project teams, under the guidance of Senior Project Managers and Controllers. Advocate and contribute to the identification and implementation of digital solutions and automation tools to enhance Project Control functions and efficiency. Act as a key liaison to streamline status updates and negotiations between project teams, fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts effectively. Utilise Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and tools, including Mott MacDonald’s Project Management systems (Deltek Connect Business), to track and manage project performance. Mentor and provide guidance to other Project Managers, fostering capability-building within the Asia PPCM practice and promoting knowledge-sharing across teams. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, risk mitigation, and innovation within project management practices. About You:  Bachelor’s Degree holder (preferably Project Management);PMP certification is a plus Minimum 6 years work experience in monitoring and controlling project budgets, schedules, and scopes. Strong verbal and written communication skills, in English Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools; Proficient in Microsoft Projects, advantageous if proficient in Primavera P6 Proficient in Microsoft Office productivity tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI) Ability to identify areas for improvement and develop measures/systems to drive efficiency. Knowledge in coding with Python and/or Microsoft Excel VBA will be advantageous. Proven experience in managing engineering projects, particularly within consultancy environments. Familiarity with compliance, governance, and risk management within engineering projects. 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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Engineer will oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client objectives and managing stakeholder relationships. They will also ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and timelines while providing accurate reporting on cost, schedule, and risk.