Executive Engineer/engineer (development Control Department)

Environmental Planning And Control Officer

The Development Control And Licensing Division (DCLD) ensures that environmental considerations are factored into land use planning and development control of new developments, and that the proposed developments are in compliance with environment health and pollution control requirements (including buffer requirements). DCLD also processes NEA licences in respect of pollution control, waste management, public cleansing, vector control and fumigation.

You will be part of a team that carries out environmental planning and control so that environmental factors (including buffer requirements) are incorporated for proposed developments/projects to safeguard the environment. Your primary duties will include the following:

• Evaluate and process industrial siting consultations to ensure industrial developments meet nuisance buffer and are located in industrial estates that are compatible to surrounding landuse.

• Evaluate and process workers' dormitory and childcare/student care applications to ensure they are sited outside unsafe zone (i.e. health and safety buffer)

• Evaluate and process industrial landuse, infrastructure and government proposals and advise developers, consultants and government agencies on environmental requirements to be incorporated into the proposals.

• Evaluate and process Environmental Consultation (i.e. Form A submission), Environmental Impact Assessment reports and temporary landuse submissions.

• Evaluate and process development control plans, building plans, and detailed plans (including application of Building Information Modelling to submissions), as well as ensure that environmental factors and related considerations (i.e. preventive and mitigation measures) are incorporated in the design of the proposed developments.

• Review environmental planning norms and requirements to keep abreast with the developments in Singapore, leveraging on technology and state-of-the-art environmental control measures.

We are looking for someone with a degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, independent, resourceful, able to foster teamwork and also able to work independently. Good analytical, writing and interpersonal communication skills are essential. Good knowledge of environmental modelling tools, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and interpretation building plans or any architecture knowledge is also required. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.