Lab Operations Lead, Construction Tech & Protective Eng

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; 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

The Senior Executive, Construction Technology and Protective Engineering (CTPE) Laboratory is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the CTPE Laboratory in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), ensuring the efficient management of facilities, equipment, resources, and safety compliance. This key role drives operational excellence through the optimization of workflows, implementation of process improvements, and adoption of innovative laboratory and workshop practices

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary person in charge of the workshop, managing laboratory and workshop operations, facilities, equipment, resources and schedules.
• Provide technical expertise in machining, fabrication and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) operations.
• Support faculty, researchers and students with fabrication, laboratory and technical requirements.
• Ensure safety, risk management, compliance and equipment maintenance.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, asset management and operational budgets.
• Train and mentor students, researchers and staff in equipment use and safe workshop practices.
• Drive process improvement, innovation and digital transformation in laboratory operations.
  
  

Requirements

• Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with at least 3 years’ relevant experience in laboratory/workshop operations, preferably in an academic or research environment.
• A Diploma in Engineering or related field with at least 5 years’ relevant experience may be considered.
• Proven expertise in machining, fabrication, CNC tools and workshop operations.
• Knowledge of construction technology, protective engineering equipment, laboratory safety and digital tools.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and operational excellence.
• Excellent organisation, communication, collaboration and mentoring skills, with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Passion for innovation, digital transformation and sustainable solutions.
  
  

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Hiring Institution: NTU