Building Engineer

Savills Philippines, Inc; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Savills Philippines, Inc is seeking a Building Engineer in Cebu City. The role focuses on equipment functionality, preventive maintenance, and daily site operations to deliver high-quality real estate services.

You will oversee vendors, enforce SLAs/KPIs, manage permits and ISO compliance, and contribute to energy management, safety, and cost optimization while coordinating with landlords and tenants. Onsite work is required six days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/College degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional License (Passed Board/Professional License Exam).
• At least 1 year of work experience in property management.
• Willing to work on-site and six days a week.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment functionality, minimal downtime, and compliance with house rules.
• Monitor utilities, inspect property, and promptly address tenant concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness, order, and security across all property areas.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs for all machinery and equipment.
• Oversee vendor performance, set SLAs/KPIs, and ensure compliance with maintenance contracts.
• Enforce fire safety procedures, inspections, and maintenance of fire protection systems.
• Support energy management initiatives and track cost savings.
• Supervise construction, fit-out works, and ensure compliance with design and permit requirements.
• Keep all permits, documents, and technical reports up to date and ISO-compliant.
• Manage inventory and ensure material availability for operations.
• Lead and coach technical and maintenance teams; ensure efficient communication and coordination.
• Monitor expenses and utility consumption; assist in OPEX and CAPEX management.
• Maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants, and stakeholders to ensure quality service.
• Recommend operational and technical process improvements.
• Participate in company meetings, training, and professional development activities.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Facilities management

Vendor management

Energy management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Savills Philippines is the leading full-service real estate solutions provider for local and multinational business locators.

LOCATION: Cebu City, Cebu

WORK SET UP: Onsite - 6 days a week

POSITION: Building Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensure equipment functionality, minimal downtime, and compliance with house rules.
• Monitor utilities, inspect property, and promptly address tenant concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness, order, and security across all property areas.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs for all machinery and equipment.
• Oversee vendor performance, set SLAs/KPIs, and ensure compliance with maintenance contracts.
• Enforce fire safety procedures, inspections, and maintenance of fire protection systems.
• Support energy management initiatives and track cost savings.
• Supervise construction, fit-out works, and ensure compliance with design and permit requirements.
• Keep all permits, documents, and technical reports up to date and ISO-compliant.
• Manage inventory and ensure material availability for operations.
• Lead and coach technical and maintenance teams; ensure efficient communication and coordination.
• Monitor expenses and utility consumption; assist in OPEX and CAPEX management.
• Maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants, and stakeholders to ensure quality service.
• Recommend operational and technical process improvements.
• Participate in company meetings, training, and professional development activities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's/College Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Professional License (Passed Board/Professional License Exam)
• At least 1 year of work experience in the property management industry.
• Willing to work on-site.
• Amenable to work six (6) days a week.