Lift Engineer

TAKENAKA SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Singapore seeks a skilled Lift Engineer to oversee the installation and commissioning of lift systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the Building Construction industry and a degree in Engineering or Architecture. Additional fluency in Japanese is a plus for collaboration with the Head Office in Japan. This role emphasizes coordination, testing, and quality assurance in lift projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant working experience in Building Construction.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently under stress.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination, installation, testing, and commissioning of lift systems.
• Review designs and technical submissions for compliance.
• Coordinate with various teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Project coordination

Installation supervision

Quality assurance

Fluency in Japanese

Education

Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

1. The Lift Engineer will oversee the coordination, installation, testing, and commissioning of lift systems within the project.
2. Review lift designs, shop drawings, and technical submissions for compliance.
3. Coordinate with consultants, M&E teams, structural/architectural trades, and lift subcontractors.
4. Supervise lift installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure quality and adherence to safety standards.
5. Conduct site inspections, identify defects, and follow up on rectification.
6. Support procurement activities and evaluate proposals from lift vendors.
7. Provide evaluation/findings and project results to HQ Tokyo in Japan on a regular basis.

Requirements

1. Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience within the Building Construction industry.
2. Should possess a minimum qualification of Degree in Engineering or Architecture or equivalent qualification.
3. Ability to prioritize tasks well and able to work independently.
4. Able to work under stress and complete tasks within set deadlines.
5. Fluency in spoken and written Japanese would be advantageous as the incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate with Japan Head Office.