Building Engineer (Cebu City, Cebu)

Savills Philippines; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Savills Philippines is seeking a Building Engineer to manage and maintain our property assets in Cebu City, ensuring reliable equipment operation and tenant satisfaction.

You will oversee utilities, safety, and vendor performance, coordinating with teams to keep facilities compliant, energy-efficient, and well-maintained. Commitment to on-site work and six-day schedules is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/College Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional license (board license) is required.
• At least 1 year of work experience in the property management industry.
• 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.

Skills

On-site readiness

Six days a week availability

Vendor management

Fire safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's/College Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Professional License (Board/License Exam)

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.