Lead Mechanical Engineer, Building Services (HDB/Projects)

SWIFT SEARCH GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

SWIFT SEARCH GLOBAL PTE. LTD. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical building services for building and residential projects in Singapore. You will oversee design, coordination, and on-site implementation, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

The role requires familiarity with ACMV/HVAC, plumbing, sanitary and fire protection systems, and strong collaboration with clients and consultants. On-site coordination and authority liaison are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related field.
• Experience in mechanical building services within Singapore construction/building industry.
• Experience from M&E consultancy, main contractor or specialist contractor environments is welcome.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services such as ACMV/HVAC, plumbing, sanitary and/or fire protection systems.
• Experience in design review, coordination, and construction-stage engineering.
• Familiar with Singapore codes, standards and authority requirements.
• Able to review drawings, technical submissions and engineering documentation independently.
• Strong technical problem-solving and coordination skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and authorities.
• Experience across design, construction, testing and commissioning stages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering works for building and residential development projects, including HDB projects.
• Manage the design, coordination and implementation of mechanical building services systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review mechanical designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, shop drawings and technical submissions.
• Coordinate mechanical services including ACMV/HVAC, plumbing, sanitary, fire protection and other related building services.
• Ensure mechanical designs and installations comply with project specifications, codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, C&S engineers, contractors, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Attend technical, design, coordination and progress meetings.
• Identify and resolve design, technical and site coordination issues.
• Review contractors' technical proposals, material submissions, method statements and other engineering documentation.
• Monitor mechanical works on site for compliance with drawings, specs and project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces with architectural, structural, electrical and other services.
• Support authority submissions, inspections and approvals where required.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities for mechanical systems.
• Monitor project progress, deliverables and schedules.
• Provide technical guidance to project engineers and team members.
• Support project completion, handover documentation and resolution of outstanding matters.

Skills

Coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Job description

SWIFT SEARCH GLOBAL PTE. LTD. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical building services for building and residential projects in Singapore. You will oversee design, coordination, and on-site implementation, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

The role requires familiarity with ACMV/HVAC, plumbing, sanitary and fire protection systems, and strong collaboration with clients and consultants. On-site coordination and authority liaison are key aspects of the position.