Deputy M&E Director (Construction)

Woh Hup Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Woh Hup Group in Singapore seeks a Deputy M&E Director to lead the in-house M&E Production Team and drive end-to-end data centre projects, from planning to handover. You will coordinate MEP interfaces, manage procurement for consultants, and ensure safety, quality and governance across complex builds, while guiding a high-performance team in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning and effective stakeholder management to align with client

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 15+ years of M&E experience with an A1 main contractor on large, complex buildings.
• Advanced knowledge of M&E systems and services.
• Experience in tendering and evaluating new projects.
• 10+ years of people-management and development experience.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data centre build from planning through commissioning and handover.
• Manage and coordinate MEP scopes with interfaces, services and trades.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers for smooth execution.
• Monitor progress and quality with site teams or contractors.
• Ensure safety standards and compliance across all activities.
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and external consultants.
• Facilitate regular project progress meetings with consultants and stakeholders.
• Manage full procurement process for consultants, including drafting scopes and bid evaluation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with governance frameworks.
• Understand and participate in VDC implementation.

Skills

M&E management

Leadership

Contract management

Project coordination

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

The Deputy M&E Director is responsible for the full coordination of M&E services; lead our own in-house M&E Production Team and Coordinators in ensuring smooth installation and maintenance of the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data centre build, from planning and permitting through commissioning and handover, ensuring timeline, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Manage and coordinate MEP scopes with all interfaces, services and trade.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with objectives.
• Monitor progress and quality through regular updates and collaboration with site teams or contractors.
• Ensure safety standards and compliance are implemented across all project activities.
• Act as the key liaison between internal stakeholders and external consultants to maintain clear communication and ensure consistent progress toward project milestones.
• Facilitate and lead regular project progress meetings with consultants and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Manage the full procurement process for consultants, including drafting scopes, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and governance & compliance frameworks.
• Understand and participate in the implementation of Virtual Design Construction (VDC) concept.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized University.
• At least 15 years of proven M&E work experience with A1 main contractor, managing full-cycle large scale and complex buildings projects (e.g. Commercial Offices, Data Centers, Mixed-Development, Condominiums and etc).
• Advanced knowledge, experience and skills in M&E systems and services.
• Proven experience in managing and executing tendering and evaluation activities for new projects.
• At least 10 years of proven track record in people-management and development experience and capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, analytical, communication, interpersonal and stakeholders' management skills.
• Able to overcome challenges, adapt and work in fast-paced, dynamic and goal-oriented environment are key success factors for this job role.