Engineering Design Manager (high-tech facilities projects)/ East

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd in Singapore East is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering project delivery across HVAC, cleanroom and building services. You will oversee design teams, ensure technical quality and drive timely project completion.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership and the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines, with a focus on practical, cost-effective solutions and digital engineering tools.

Qualifications

• Min Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Min 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in HVAC, cleanroom, ventilation, water systems or facility engineering.
• Experience with P&IDs, engineering calculations, equipment specs and drawings is advantageous.
• Familiarity with BMS/BAS, SCADA, controls and system integration is advantageous.
• Proficiency with MS Office; AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Navisworks or similar tools is advantageous.
• Strong technical judgement and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Good leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering/design team across multiple projects and ensure technical deliverables meet requirements, quality standards and timelines.
• Plan manpower, workload and engineering priorities according to project schedules and construction needs.
• Establish engineering approaches and review specifications to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate across HVAC, cleanroom, mechanical, utilities, piping, electrical, controls and building/facility systems.
• Check and approve calculations, P&IDs, layouts, drawings and datasheets.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and identify risks, gaps and clashes early.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on tenders, technical proposals and RFIs.
• Partner with Project Managers and site teams to manage deliverables, changes, testing and handover.
• Review submissions, evaluate equipment and resolve issues with vendors/subcontractors.
• Coach and mentor engineers, allocate responsibilities and identify training needs.
• Develop and maintain engineering procedures, standards and templates.
• Promote design optimisation, value engineering and use of digital engineering tools.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Multi-project coordination

Quality and standards

Commercial awareness

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Navisworks

Microsoft Project

Job description

Our client is an established engineering and technical solutions company supporting complex projects within the high-technology and industrial sectors. Due to their current expansion plan, they are looking for an Engineering Manager to join their team and lead engineering project delivery. They are located in the East area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the engineering/design team across multiple projects and ensure technical deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards and timelines.
• Plan manpower, workload and engineering priorities according to project schedules, procurement needs and construction requirements.
• Establish engineering approaches and review client specifications, tender documents and technical requirements to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate across HVAC, cleanroom, mechanical, process utilities, piping, electrical, controls, instrumentation and building/facility systems.
• Check and approve engineering calculations, P&IDs, layouts, drawings, specifications, equipment selections, datasheets and technical submissions.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards and project requirements while identifying technical risks, design gaps and potential clashes early.
• Work with commercial and business development teams on tender reviews, preliminary designs, technical proposals, scope clarifications, RFIs and technical evaluations.
• Partner with Project Managers and site teams to manage engineering deliverables, design changes, construction issues, testing, commissioning and project handover.
• Review technical submissions, evaluate proposed equipment and solutions, and resolve engineering matters with vendors and subcontractors.
• Coach and mentor engineers and technical staff, allocate responsibilities, identify training needs and strengthen overall engineering capabilities.
• Develop and maintain engineering procedures, design standards, calculation methods, templates and checking processes to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Promote design optimisation, value engineering, cost efficiency, lessons learned and the use of digital engineering tools to improve project delivery.
• Perform any relevant engineering improvement/initiatives duties as required.

Requirements:

• Min Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Min 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in several areas such as HVAC, cleanroom systems, ventilation, water systems or facility engineering, etc
• Skills in P&IDs, engineering calculations, equipment specifications, layouts, drawings and technical submissions will be advantageous
• Familiarity with BMS/BAS, SCADA, controls, instrumentation and system integration will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Navisworks, Microsoft Project or relevant engineering software will be an advantage.
• Strong technical judgement, problem-solving and commercial awareness, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Good leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

We regret that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.