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

UNITED TEC CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED TEC CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced M&E Design Lead to helm the design team and ensure high-quality, integrated building services across projects. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and clients to meet demanding timelines and budgets.

You will drive BIM coordination, oversee drawings and specifications, and ensure compliance with local regulations, delivering value while managing stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant M&E design experience.

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 on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Review and approve M&E drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate M&E design with architects, structural engineers, and specialists for seamless integration.
• Manage BIM coordination, including clash detection, model reviews, using Revit, Navisworks and ACC.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore standards and authority regulations (BCA, SCDF, PUB, LTA, NEA, SP Group).
• Evaluate value engineering proposals and design optimization while maintaining objectives.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Monitor progress, deliverables, and milestones; identify and mitigate risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in design management, BIM implementation, and processes.
• Perform ad-hoc duties to support project execution and team objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary team

Education

Bachelor's in Building Services Eng

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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