ENGINEERING MANAGER (M&E)

Hong Poh Engineering Construction Sdn Bhd; George Town; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering construction firm in Penang is seeking an Engineering Manager (M&E) to lead and manage various engineering projects. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of M&E projects, ensuring they meet quality and budget standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and a track record of managing M&E engineering teams for at least 8 years. Proficiency in both Mandarin and English is essential, and strong project management skills are crucial in this leadership role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in a similar engineering management role, preferably in the construction industry.
• At least 5 years working experience in Mechanical Design and Engineering in a managerial position.
• Excellent command of both written and spoken Mandarin and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of complex M&E projects within budget and time.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure high-quality outputs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical knowledge of M&E principles

Proficiency in AutoCAD

BIM knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Project management software

Job description

About the role

As an Engineering Manager (M&E) at Hong Poh Engineering Construction Sdn Bhd, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) engineering projects and teams which is based in Ayer Itam, Penang. This full-time position will oversee the successful delivery of complex M&E projects, ensuring they are completed on time within budget and to the highest standards of quality.

What you'll be doing

Provide overall management and leadership for M&E engineering projects, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation and monitoring.

Liaise with clients, contractors and other stakeholders to understand requirements and manage expectations.

Coordinate and supervise the work of multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring they deliver high-quality outputs.

Provide technical directions and guidance to the engineering team.

Coordinate & manage work including good project management, budgeting, resource allocation, accurate project scope definition and project scheduling to meet time to client requirement.

Regularly update and report on engineering and project performance, progress and analysis.

Identify and mitigate risks and implement effective problem‑solving strategies to address challenges.

To produce and maintain all engineering procedures and quality records of the department.

Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, regulations and safety protocols.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices.

Mentor and develop the skills of junior engineering staff.

Undertake other duties and responsibilities, which may be assigned by the Company from time to time with on‑time full closure.

What we're looking for

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or a related Engineering discipline.

Minimum 8 years' experience in a similar engineering management role, preferably in the construction industry.

At least 5 years working experience in Mechanical Design and Engineering at a managerial position.

Proven track record of successfully delivering complex M&E projects.

Strong technical knowledge and understanding of M&E engineering principles and methodologies.

Excellent project management, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

Ability to effectively lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency in relevant software tools, such as AutoCAD, BIM and project management software.

Significant hands‑on experience and understanding of software, mechanical, electrical engineering on building services is an added advantage.

Significant practical experience in developing and engineering lead in building mechanical work is an added advantage.

Excellent command of both written and spoken Mandarin and English.

Possess a good leadership, organising skills, teamwork spirit, positive attitude.

Excellent project management skills and ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines, able to balance short‑term, urgent needs with long‑term strategic initiatives.

Experience in managing teams of engineers and collaborate cross‑functional department with managers in other departments.

Proficiency in reading and writing Mandarin is highly desirable and will be considered an added advantage for this position.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Engineering Manager?
• Which of the following CAD software do you have experience with?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?
• How many years of project management experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have with project planning and scheduling?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

Company Overview

Hong Poh Engineering Construction Sdn. Bhd. was established since 1995 to provide all the services related to Air‑Condition, including the Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) System Installation, Process Piping Installation, AC Equipment Service, Repairing, Clean Room and Air Pollution Controls Equipment & Installation. Meanwhile our Company also ventures into M&E Design, Installation & Hook Up, Renovation & Civil Building Construction.

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