Engineer (Mechanical)

Housing and Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing and Development Board seeks a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join their Commercial Asset Management Department. The role involves leading facilities management for commercial properties, focusing on mechanical asset lifecycle management, and ensuring high performance of M&E systems. Candidates should possess a strong background in Mechanical Engineering with at least three years of relevant experience and technical expertise in air-conditioning systems.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in facilities management or building services.
• Technical expertise in air-conditioning systems in commercial buildings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities management of commercial properties.
• Conduct stocktakes and recommend maintenance regimes.
• Budget for M&E initiatives and oversee project management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What the role is:

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our Commercial Asset Management Department. You will be responsible for overseeing the facilities management of a portfolio of commercial properties. This role offers a dynamic mix of new development coordination, maintenance planning, and upgrading works, with a strong emphasis on mechanical asset lifecycle management.

What you will be working on:

You will provide leadership, strategic guidance, and analytical capability on activities impacting the properties’ electrical and mechanical components. Key responsibilities include:

1. Conducting comprehensive stocktakes of existing M&E systems and installations, planning for servicing, and recommending proactive maintenance regimes to ensure equipment oversight and performance standards.
2. Reviewing, consolidating, and migrating M&E term contracts to outcome/performance-based contracting, and aligning workflows with IT systems and technologies for digitization.
3. Identifying suitable M&E projects for Agile Proof of Concepts.
4. Budgeting for M&E initiatives, including cost-benefit analysis and tracking budget utilization and savings.
5. Overseeing design development, project management, and facility management of both new and existing commercial properties.

What we are looking for:

• A strong background in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in facilities management, project management, consultancy, or building services.
• Technical expertise in air-conditioning systems in commercial buildings.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to manage multiple stakeholders.

Note: All applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date regarding their application status.

About Housing and Development Board:

We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We are committed to creating quality homes and towns. Our innovation and upgrading programmes help maintain the vibrancy of our heartlands. Join us to shape Singapore’s skyline and landscape, and to improve the lives of our citizens.