Engineering Lead – Client-Facing Operations (Singapore)

CBRE Group, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a confident, hands-on Engineering Lead to oversee daily operations at our Singapore site. You will manage engineering activities, partner with the client, mentor the team, and ensure safety, reliability and efficiency of building systems.

This client-facing role requires strong interpersonal skills, proactive leadership, vendor management and the ability to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant facilities or engineering operations experience.
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Independent, proactive, and able to perform well in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience leading engineering teams, vendors, and site operations.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations for the Singapore site.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and act as a trusted operational partner.
• Manage and mentor the engineering team, providing guidance, coaching, and leadership.
• Oversee vendors, contractors, and service partners to ensure quality delivery and compliance.
• Ensure building systems, preventive maintenance, and critical infrastructure are operating effectively.
• Drive operational improvements, problem-solving, and quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Support budgeting, reporting, scheduling, and maintenance planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, operational, and workplace standards.

Skills

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Vendors & contractors management

Building systems knowledge

Independent & proactive

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a confident, hands-on Engineering Lead to oversee daily operations at our Singapore site. You will manage engineering activities, partner with the client, mentor the team, and ensure safety, reliability and efficiency of building systems.

This client-facing role requires strong interpersonal skills, proactive leadership, vendor management and the ability to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.