Lab Operations Lead, Construction Tech & Protective Eng

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore seeks a Senior Executive for the Construction Technology and Protective Engineering (CTPE) Laboratory to oversee day-to-day operations, facilities, equipment and safety. You will drive operational excellence and implement process improvements in a research environment.

You will mentor students and staff, manage budgets and procurement, and lead digital transformation in laboratory operations with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years in lab/workshop ops.
• Diploma in Engineering with 5+ years' relevant experience may be considered.
• Proven expertise in machining, fabrication, CNC tools, and workshop operations.
• Knowledge of construction technology, protective engineering equipment, lab safety and digital tools.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and operational excellence.
• Excellent organisation, communication, collaboration and mentoring skills; detail-oriented and multitasking.
• Passion for innovation, digital transformation and sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the CTPE Laboratory workshop operations and scheduling.
• Provide technical expertise in machining, fabrication and CNC operations.
• Support faculty, researchers and students with fabrication and lab needs.
• Ensure safety, risk management, compliance and equipment maintenance.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, asset management and budgets.
• Train and mentor staff and students in equipment use and safe practices.
• Drive process improvements, innovation and digital transformation in lab operations.

Skills

Machining

Fabrication

CNC operations

Laboratory safety

Digital tools

Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Eng

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

CNC tools

Job description

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore seeks a Senior Executive for the Construction Technology and Protective Engineering (CTPE) Laboratory to oversee day-to-day operations, facilities, equipment and safety. You will drive operational excellence and implement process improvements in a research environment.

You will mentor students and staff, manage budgets and procurement, and lead digital transformation in laboratory operations with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.