Fire Protection Engineer

UG M&E PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UG M&E PTE. LTD. is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee M&E projects. The role involves supervising subcontractors, ensuring compliance with Fire protection system designs, and managing project schedules.

Applicants should hold a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Diploma in Building Services, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office are required, and experience with fire suppression systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Experience with Water Mist system and/or foam system is an added advantage.
• Good communication and written skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontractors' work progression according to standards.
• Liaise with authorities and clients regarding compliance specifications.
• Review Fire protection design drawings for compliance.
• Allocate work to supervisors and ensure standards are met.
• Lead testing and commissioning of fire protection systems.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge in M&E

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Building Services

Job description

Duties & responsibilities:

• To monitor and supervise sub contractors’ work progression according to shop drawings, method statements, material and samples
• To liaise and work with relevant authorities, sub-contractors or clients on shop drawings, materials and samples
• Review and align Fire protection design drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications and guidelines (Sprinkler System, Fire Alarm System, Hosereel System, Wet/Dry riser system, Fire Hydrant System, Fire man intercom system)
• Knowledge in M&E and able to Identify discrepancies between M&E, structural, ID, architectural and client provisions
• Manage and execute project as per the schedule
• To attend meeting with contractors to address issues and update progress
• Study and reviewing of drawings, specifications for compliance
• Allocate work to supervisors and ensure jobs are correctly and properly achieved within standards and SOP.
• Plan and lead testing and commissioning of the fire protection systems.
• Follow up with site / authority inspections, defects rectifications of the fire protection works.
• Plan and prepare OMM, training, As-Builts drawings for handing over of completed fire protection systems to client.
• Follow up with maintenance of fire protection systems during DLP.

Education / Experience / Special Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Building Services OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/ Building Services
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in MS office
• Good communication and written skills
• Experience in Water Mist system and/or foam system is added advantage
• Able to work independently and possess good interpersonal skills