Lead Project Engineer (12-month secondment)

CBRE Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a Lead Project Engineer for a 12-month secondment to oversee critical infrastructure upgrades within a live data centre environment. You will manage change control, coordinate contractors, review submissions, and drive schedules and testing to meet stringent standards.

The role requires 5+ years in M&E or critical facilities, data centre experience, and strong stakeholder management. Live operational environments experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience delivering M&E or critical facilities projects.
• Experience working in data centres, mission-critical facilities, industrial plants, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of change management, commissioning processes, and contractor management.
• Ability to review technical drawings, method statements, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in live operational environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for critical infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Manage project change control processes, documentation, and approvals.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review technical submissions including method statements, risk assessments, drawings, and commissioning documentation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, progress reports, and activity plans.
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with operational and engineering standards.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits to ensure works meet required specifications.
• Support project meetings and provide regular updates on project progress and risks.

Skills

Change management

Contractor coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Reviewing drawings

Live data centre environments

M&E projects

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline

Job description

Lead Project Engineer (12-month secondment)

305139

12-Nov-2026

GWS Segment

Full-time

Data Centers, Project Management

Singapore - Singapore

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Project Engineer to support a mission-critical infrastructure upgrade project within a live data centre environment. This role will oversee engineering activities, change management processes, contractor coordination, and project delivery to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for critical infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Manage project change control processes, documentation, and approvals.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review technical submissions including method statements, risk assessments, drawings, and commissioning documentation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, progress reports, and activity plans.
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with operational and engineering standards.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits to ensure works meet required specifications.
• Support project meetings and provide regular updates on project progress and risks.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience delivering M&E or critical facilities projects.
• Experience working in data centres, mission-critical facilities, industrial plants, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of change management, commissioning processes, and contractor management.
• Ability to review technical drawings, method statements, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in live operational environments is highly preferred.

About CBRE Group, Inc.CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.