Client-Facing Engineering Lead, Facilities & Ops

CBRE Group, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a confident, hands-on Engineering Lead to oversee engineering operations for a leading technology client at our Singapore site. You will manage daily operations, build strong client partnerships, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead the engineering team, oversee vendors and contractors, and ensure building systems run safely and efficiently, while mentoring staff and contributing to budgeting and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant facilities or engineering operations experience.
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Independent, proactive, and able to perform well in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience leading engineering teams, vendors, and site operations.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building systems.
• Degree or diploma in Engineering or related discipline preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations for the Singapore site.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and act as a trusted operational partner.
• Manage and mentor the engineering team, providing guidance, coaching, and leadership.
• Oversee vendors, contractors, and service partners to ensure quality delivery and compliance.
• Ensure building systems, preventive maintenance, and critical infrastructure are operating effectively.
• Drive operational improvements, problem-solving, and quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Support budgeting, reporting, scheduling, and maintenance planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, operational, and workplace standards.

Skills

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Facilities operations

Building systems knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a confident, hands-on Engineering Lead to oversee engineering operations for a leading technology client at our Singapore site. You will manage daily operations, build strong client partnerships, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead the engineering team, oversee vendors and contractors, and ensure building systems run safely and efficiently, while mentoring staff and contributing to budgeting and compliance.