Onsite Building Engineer – Cebu City, Maintenance Lead

Savills Philippines; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Savills Philippines is seeking a Building Engineer to join our onsite team in Cebu City. You will ensure equipment functionality, monitor utilities, enforce safety, oversee maintenance programs, and coordinate with tenants and vendors to uphold service quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, a professional license, and at least 1 year in property management. Onsite work six days a week is expected.

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 and on a six-day workweek.

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 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; coordinate effectively.
• Monitor expenses and utility consumption; assist in OPEX and CAPEX management.
• Maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants, and stakeholders.

Skills

On-site work

Six-day workweek

Property management experience

Education

Bachelor’s/College Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Professional License (Passed Board/Professional License Exam)

Job description

Savills Philippines is seeking a Building Engineer to join our onsite team in Cebu City. You will ensure equipment functionality, monitor utilities, enforce safety, oversee maintenance programs, and coordinate with tenants and vendors to uphold service quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, a professional license, and at least 1 year in property management. Onsite work six days a week is expected.