Engineer

NHG Health Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHG Health Group is looking for a Senior Engineer / Manager for Fire Protection and M&E Operations in Singapore. This role involves leading operations and maintenance for critical systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in a high-impact environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in systems analysis and root-cause analysis, with a focus on continuous improvement. Leadership and compliance with Singapore Standards are key components of this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing maintenance for M&E systems.
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting and incident reporting.
• Ability to lead teams and contractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
• Coordinate work with contractors and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead projects for service improvement and cost optimization.

Skills

Reliability

Safety

Continuous Improvement

Technical Authority

Systems Analysis

Root-Cause Analysis

Job description

Senior Engineer / Manager – Fire Protection & M&E Operations

We are looking for an experienced M&E professional who is passionate about reliability, safety, and continuous improvement to lead the operations and maintenance of critical Fire Protection and M&E systems in a complex, mission‑critical environment.

In this role, you will be a technical authority and operations leader, working closely with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure systems run safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance. Your work will directly contribute to a safe environment and uninterrupted operations.

Why This Role Is Worth Your Time

• High‑impact environment – oversee mission‑critical fire protection and M&E systems where reliability truly matters
• Leadership exposure – lead technical staff and manage multiple contractors and service providers
• Technical depth – hands‑on involvement in investigations, system reliability, and lifecycle planning
• Governance & excellence – work within recognised frameworks such as Singapore Standards, Codes of Practice, IQEHS, and JCI
• Continuous improvement – drive CQI, service optimisation, and cost‑effectiveness initiatives
• Professional growth – broaden your role beyond maintenance into systems assurance, performance optimisation, and strategic planning

Your Role & Impact

Technical & Operations Leadership

• Plan, manage, and oversee predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance for Fire Protection, Building, and M&E systems.
• Provide specialist technical expertise in troubleshooting, investigations, root‑cause analysis, and incident reporting.
• Ensure system reliability, availability, and safety, even under high operational demands.
• Strong in systems analysis and issue troubleshooting; able to identify root causes and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate repair, upgrading, replacement, and commissioning works with contractors, consultants, and authorities.
• Manage equipment lifecycle planning, licensing, documentation, claims, and maintenance procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable Singapore Standards, Codes of Practice, and accreditation frameworks (e.g. IQEHS, JCI).

People & Performance

• Lead and supervise contractors and a team of technical staff to maintain high service quality and operational efficiency.
• Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and drive accountability across vendors and in‑house teams.
• Initiate and support service improvement, cost‑optimisation, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects.
• Identify opportunities to enhance system reliability, safety, sustainability, and lifecycle value.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

This role is ideal if you:

• Enjoy being a technical authority while also leading people and partners
• Prefer a role where your decisions directly impact safety and operational continuity
• Are comfortable navigating regulatory, audit, and accreditation requirements
• Have a mindset for continuous improvement, not just “keeping systems running”