Building Services Engineer

KONTOURZ PTE. LTD.; Região Norte; On-site; BRL 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KONTOURZ PTE. LTD. is seeking a diligent building defects inspector to lead site inspections, identify root causes of defects, and recommend practical remediation strategies.

You will assess water proofing, structural elements and external infrastructure, coordinating with contractors, engineers and safety teams to ensure timely, compliant repairs. This role requires a degree or diploma in Engineering or Facilities Management with several years of relevant experience, strong report-writing, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in building or building services maintenance.
• 5 years of experience with a related Diploma option.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and identify root causes of defects.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers and safety teams.
• Review repair proposals and supervise works.
• Maintain defect registers and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Contractor coordination

Documentation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree

Diploma

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections, investigate building and external infrastructure defects, and identify root causes.
• Diagnose and recommend rectification solutions for water seepage, roof leakage, waterproofing, wall cracks, concrete defects, flooring, ceilings, partitions, doors, windows and building façade issues.
• Inspect and assess external infrastructure defects, including drainage, pavement settlement, road cracks, potholes, kerbs, footpaths and walkways.
• Respond to emergency building and structural incidents involving roof damage, covered walkways, shelters, canopies, fallen trees, damaged external structures and unsafe building components.
• Conduct immediate site assessments, arrange necessary safety barricades and coordinate urgent make-safe and permanent repair works.
• Assess damage and determine appropriate rectification methods, materials and specialist requirements.
• Coordinate contractors, arborists, specialists and Professional Engineers where necessary.
• Review repair proposals, quotations, drawings, materials and method statements.
• Supervise repair and improvement works, inspect completed works and ensure proper defect closure.
• Monitor recurring defects and recommend long-term preventive solutions instead of temporary repairs.
• Manage user-reported defects, maintenance issues and scheduled building inspections.
• Support minor improvement, renovation and A&A projects.
• Monitor defects during the Defects Liability Period and follow up with contractors until satisfactory closure.
• Coordinate with M&E teams on defects involving plumbing, drainage and other building services.
• Maintain defect registers, investigation reports, photographs, repair records and technical documentation.
• Ensure contractors comply with workplace safety requirements and applicable building regulations.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Estate / Facilities Management, Building Science or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of relevant experience in building or building services maintenance; OR
• Diploma in Engineering, Estate / Facilities Management, Building Science or a related discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in building or building services maintenance.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Knowledge of building construction, architectural finishes, waterproofing and building defects.
• Experience in leakage investigation, structural and wall defects, flooring and ceiling repairs.
• Familiarity with pavement, road and external infrastructure maintenance.
• Experience in emergency building repairs and make-safe operations.
• Ability to read and interpret building drawings and technical details.
• Knowledge of defect investigation, root-cause analysis and rectification methods.
• Experience coordinating contractors, specialists and Professional Engineers.

Candidate Profile

• Hands-on, analytical and solution-oriented, with a strong interest in building defect investigation.
• Able to identify root causes and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Good technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to respond effectively to urgent building incidents and site emergencies.
• Strong contractor coordination, communication and report-writing skills.
• Comfortable conducting site inspections and carrying out technical investigations.
• Good written and spoken English.