Deputy M&E Design Manager/ M&E Design Manager

united tec construction pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

united tec construction pte. ltd. seeks a senior M&E Design Lead to oversee the M&E design team and deliver integrated building services across multiple projects in Singapore.

You will coordinate with architects, structural engineers, and consultants, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive BIM implementation and design optimisation to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in M&E or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant M&E design experience.
• Strong knowledge of ACMV, Electrical, Plumbing & Sanitary, Fire Protection, ELV systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the M&E design team to deliver high-quality and coordinated building services designs.
• Plan, monitor, and oversee M&E design activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Review and approve M&E design drawings, calculations, material submissions, and specifications.
• Coordinate M&E design with architects, structural engineers, landscape consultants, and specialists for seamless integration.
• Manage BIM coordination activities, including clash detection and design reviews using Revit, Navisworks and ACC.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore standards and authority regulations (BCA, SCDF, PUB, LTA, NEA, SP Group).
• Review value engineering proposals and design optimisation while maintaining project objectives.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to achieve objectives and maintain relationships.
• Monitor progress, deliverables, and milestones; mitigate technical and programme risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in design management and BIM implementation.
• Perform ad-hoc duties to support project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the M&E design team to deliver high-quality and coordinated building services designs
• Plan, monitor, and oversee M&E design activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements
• Review and approve M&E design drawings, calculations, material submission, technical specifications, and engineering proposals
• Coordinate M&E design with architects, structural engineers, landscape consultants, and specialist consultants to ensure seamless integration
• Manage BIM coordination activities, including clash detection, model reviews, and design integration using Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, Singapore Standards, and authority regulations, including BCA, SCDF, PUB, LTA, NEA, and SP Group
• Review and evaluate value engineering proposals, design optimisation initiatives, and variation orders while maintaining design integrity and project objectives
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, and internal stakeholders to achieve project objectives and maintain strong working relationships
• Monitor project progress, design deliverables, and key milestones, proactively identifying and mitigating technical and programme risks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in design management, BIM implementation, engineering standards, and project delivery processes
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned to support overall project execution and team objectives

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in M&E design
• Proven experience in managing M&E design for residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, or integrated development projects
• Strong technical knowledge of ACMV, Electrical, Plumbing & Sanitary, Fire Protection, ELV, and related building services systems
• Thorough understanding of Singapore building regulations, codes, and statutory approval processes
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead multidisciplinary team