APAC Regional Engineering Lead

JLL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Singapore seeks a senior engineering leader to oversee a portfolio of corporate real estate and colocation data centres across APAC. You will provide tactical and strategic direction, ensure quality and compliance, and collaborate with IT services and client stakeholders to align load forecasts with capacity and SLAs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 10+ years in engineering management within data centres, and a proven track record in leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering management experience, including data centre environments.
• Proven track record in senior leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of data centre building services design and engineering management.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical and strategic engineering leadership for a portfolio of owned and leased corporate real estate buildings and colocation data centres.
• Oversee major works in APAC, including power down planning, execution, and refurbishment project management.
• Review maintenance and service practices of M&E contractors to ensure alignment with manufacturer recommendations and technical standards.
• Apply regulatory compliance management and manage capacity and utilization for office tenancies, server rooms, and data centres.
• Provide incident management support, including 24/7 on-call escalation and root cause analysis.
• Develop and implement sustainability initiatives, CO2 reduction, and cost-saving programs.
• Govern as-built drawings, OEM information, and SOPs/EOPs for APAC.
• Manage colocation data centre performance, inspections, reviews, and regulatory audits.
• Partner with IT services and client stakeholders to align load forecasts with data centre capacity and SLA compliance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Data centre environments

Stakeholder management

Sustainability improvements

Incident management

Regulatory compliance

Capacity management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

This position is responsible for the tactical and strategic engineering leadership of a portfolio of corporate real estate and colocation data centres across the Asia Pacific region. Located in Singapore, this leadership role ensures technical and contractual quality assurance on behalf of our client, confirming that all properties comply with country, regional, global, and technical standards. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way - for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. In this capacity, you will contribute to day-to-day operational leadership, project identification, execution, sustainability initiatives, and capacity management, acting as a technical subject matter expert. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you will bring this spirit to life by interacting daily with clients and account personnel to deliver on service quality and broader strategic objectives.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Provide tactical and strategic engineering leadership for a portfolio of owned and leased corporate real estate buildings and colocation data centres.
• Oversee major works in APAC, including power down planning, execution, and refurbishment project management.
• Review maintenance and service practices of M&E contractors to ensure alignment with manufacturer recommendations and technical standards.
• Apply regulatory compliance management and manage capacity and utilization for office tenancies, server rooms, and data centres.
• Provide incident management support, including acting as part of the 24/7 on-call escalation path and performing root cause analysis.
• We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career by developing and implementing utility, CO2, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Govern as-built drawings, OEM information, and the production of standard and emergency operating procedures (SOPs/EOPs) for APAC.
• Manage colocation data centre performance, conducting annual due diligence inspections, hosting monthly reviews, and leading regulatory audits.
• Partner closely with IT services and client stakeholders to align load forecasts with data centre capacity and ensure SLA compliance.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a highly related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering management experience, including dedicated experience within data centre environments.
• Proven track record of operating successfully within a senior leadership role.
• Thorough understanding of data centre building services design and engineering management.
• Strong technical capability to identify and implement opportunities for operational efficiency and sustainability improvements.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
• We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and you possess proven capabilities in managing complex relationships.
• Ability to remain resilient, maintain a high focus on achieving goals, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and administrative skills to manage complex documentation and operational data.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working within the corporate real estate sector across the Asia Pacific region, specifically within North Asia.
• Prior experience managing multi-site colocation data centre portfolios and overseeing third-party SLA compliance.
• Experience implementing comprehensive Sustainability Management Plans, including carbon reduction and waste-tracking programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical training delivery and standardize engineering practices across diverse regional teams.

Location:

On-site -Singapore

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