Underground Pipe Laying Site Engineer (Night Shift)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Highly skilled Underground Pipe Laying Site Engineer (Night Shift) with hands-on experience in managing and executing underground utility works, including SPPG power cables, telecom ducts, water pipelines, and sewer systems. Responsible for overseeing all night-shift construction activities, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to coordinate manpower, machinery, and subcontractors while maintaining high-quality workmanship and timely project progress. Strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and manage site operations during critical night-shift conditions.

Job Roles & Responsibilities

1. Technical Supervision & Execution

Manage and supervise night-shift underground utility works: SPPG (Power Cables), Telecom Ducts, Water Mains, and Sewer Pipelines.

Ensure pipe-laying works follow approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and industry standards.

Provide technical guidance to supervisors, foremen, and workers during night operations.

2. Planning & Coordination

Plan daily work activities, manpower, equipment, and materials required for night shift.

Coordinate with subcontractors, machinery operators, and utility teams to ensure smooth workflow.

Assist the Project Manager/Construction Manager in preparing work schedules and resource allocation.

3. Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure all night operations comply with WSH, LTA, PUB, SPPG, IMDA (Telecom), and Code of Practice requirements.

Conduct safety briefings, risk assessments, and toolbox meetings before work starts.

Monitor deep excavation, confined space, lifting operations, and traffic safety during night shifts.

4. Quality Assurance & Workmanship

Verify line, level, gradient, and alignment of pipes using surveying tools and engineering standards.

Inspect pipe jointing, duct installation, bedding, compaction, and reinstatement.

Witness tests such as pressure tests, water-tightness tests, air tests, and CCTV inspections for sewer lines.

5. Documentation & Reporting

Prepare nightly progress reports, site measurement sheets, quality checklists, and as-built documentation.

Record any issues, delays, utility clashes, or deviations from the plan.

Handover detailed shift reports to the day team and project engineers.

6. Liaison & Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with utility authorities such as SPPG, PUB, LTA, IMDA, Telecom operators for inspections and approvals.

Communicate site progress and technical issues to consultants, clients, and internal teams.

7. Problem Solving & Site Issue Handling

Resolve technical issues on-site, including design discrepancies, utility conflicts, and ground condition challenges.

Make quick engineering decisions to avoid delays while maintaining safety and compliance.

Ensure proper protection of existing services during night excavation.

Core Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of underground services installation (Power, Water, Sewer, Telecom).

Ability to read construction drawings and execute work with accuracy.

Skilled in site coordination, technical supervision, and quality management.

Familiar with permit-to-work systems and traffic management for night works.

Good communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.