Overview
Head of Digital Engineering Support Jobs in Singapore, Singapore at SJ Group
Title: Head of Digital Engineering Support
Company: SJ Group
Location: Singapore, Singapore
We are seeking an experienced and forward thinking Head of Digital Engineering Support (DES) Team to lead, manage, and grow our global BIM capability, drafting capability and digital quantity/ volume analyst across Singapore and overseas offices.
This role oversees BIM modelling, digital design workflows, drafting support, volume computation and authorities’ e-submission processes for coastal, reclamation, and multi disciplinary engineering projects. The Digital Engineering Support team tasks listed are non-exclusive.
Key Responsibilities
1) Leadership & Team Management (Singapore + Global BIM Teams)
– Lead and manage DES including BIM modeler, drafters, digital quantity/volume analyst teams located in Singapore and overseas.
– Oversee operations, manpower planning, work allocation, and resource balancing.
– Conduct performance reviews, coach staff, and plan competency development.
– Ensure adherence to BIM standards, modelling protocols, and quality requirements.
– Support recruitment, onboarding, and upskilling globally.
– Translate engineering design requirement into modelling instructions
– Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
– Coordinate across disciplines and project teams
2) BIM Strategy, Standards & Execution
– Oversee development and improvement of BIM processes for coastal and reclamation projects.
– Ensure alignment with BIM Execution Plans (BEP), project standards, and authority requirements.
– Review and approve models before submission or federated integration.
– Lead clash detection coordination, issue management, and model audits.
– Drive BIM innovation and adoption of new digital tools across teams.
– Set BIM standards, modeling workflow and data structures
3) Drafting support
– support project teams in preparing sketches, drawings and documentation
– Convert engineering sketches or BIM models into 2D drawings
– Maintain drawing registers and revisions
4) Digital Quantity / Volume Analyst
– Extract quantities and volumes from models
– Run cut-fill analysis, dredging volumes, reclamation quantities
– Review volume computation during tender evaluation
5) Authorities’ Submission & Compliance (Singapore)
– Lead and manage all authorities’ e-submission processes (BCA, PUB, LTA, NParks, JTC, etc.).
– Ensure models, drawings, and documents meet regulatory standards.
– Liaise with agencies for clarifications and resubmissions.
– Maintain updated knowledge of Singapore’s BIM and digital submission requirements.
6) Project Delivery Support
– Provide technical oversight to project teams during design, tender, and construction.
– Produce BIM models, tender drawings, simulations, quantity take-offs, and visualizations.
– Support construction teams to ensure model compliance.
– Coordinate multidisciplinary model integration with stakeholders.
7) Digital Asset Management & Model Governance
– Oversee creation and maintenance of digital asset libraries.
– Ensure proper file management, version control, documentation, and data integrity.
– Establish audit procedures to maintain high-quality model outputs.
8) Administrative & Operational Responsibilities
– Oversee administrative matters (timesheets, training schedules, leave coordination).
– Prepare reports on team utilisation and workload forecasts.
– Support budgeting for software, hardware, and digital tools.
– Ensure compliance with corporate policies and cybersecurity guidelines.
Key Qualifications
– Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or related field.
– 5–8 years of relevant BIM experience, including leadership responsibility.
– Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and Navisworks.
– Knowledge of 4D simulation tools and visualization software is a plus.
– Understanding of Singapore authorities’ e-submission requirements preferred.
– Experience in coastal or reclamation projects preferred.
– Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
– Ability to lead global teams and manage multiple deadlines.
Why Join Us?
– Lead and shape a global BIM capability across multiple countries.
– Work on impactful national and international coastal infrastructure projects.
– Collaborative and innovative work environment.
– Opportunities for professional and leadership development.
