M&E Engineer (BMS)

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS (ASIA) LIMITED (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm in Singapore is seeking a design engineer with 3-5 years of relevant experience. You will oversee design execution, ensure compliance with specifications, and collaborate with construction teams. A Bachelor’s degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline is required, along with knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) and project management. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of design experience with at least 1 year of on-site experience.
• Strong knowledge of BMS engineering and design.
• Understanding of soft skills for design and construction coordination.

Responsibilities

• Gather input on design requests from Design Manager.
• Guide engineers to execute design requests from Design Managers.
• Verify permanent works designs meet Client’s specifications.

Skills

Design execution

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Design compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical discipline

Job description

Job Description

Design and engineering execution

• Gather input on design requests from Design Manager
• Act as information provider about engineering design aspects; develop productive and respectful relationships with the site operations team and provide assurance of as-built temporary works construction; convey key temporary works design expectations to the Responsible Site Persons; be mindful and aware of changes in site conditions and raise temporary works design change requests to the Designer when appropriate.
• Seek final approval from Construction Manager / Project Manager
• Driving required actions by liaising with the site operations team and managing the Engineer’s and other third party expectations under the Contract with respect to the clients’ requirements
• Take care of the Architectural aspect of the Construction works.

Review and monitoring of design deliverables

• Guide engineers to execute design requests from Design Managers
• Develop and maintain design management tools for tracking, reporting and monitoring the progress and delivery of design packages. Identify design delays at the earliest stage, investigate causes and proactively seek to mitigate delays to mitigate any adverse impacts on procurement, fabrication and construction.
• Verifying permanent works designs meet Client’s specifications under the contract for Contractor’s permanent works designs and liaising with the Client/Engineer and external interested parties for their comments, where applicable.
• Monitor progress of work, check design for completion and efficiency; review design calculations
• Guide team to correct / modify design, as required
• Seek final sign-off from Construction Manager and send final output to Project Manager

Compliance review and monitoring

• Review all drawings (self and team) for adherence with CAD standards and Leighton’s operating procedures
• Guide team to file designs / drawings, maintain record of delivery and timesheets for development and delivery schedule
• Guide team to resolve instances of non-compliances
• Proactively identify and correct non-compliance in temporary works construction on site. Drive the process for issuance of design change requests when appropriate. Use soft skills to positively encourage temporary works compliance with the site operations team

Requirements

• Total Relevant Experience: 3-5 years of design experience with at least 1 year of on-site experience
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical discipline
• Knowledge of BMS engineering and design
• Knowledge of BMS installation at site level
• Knowledge of programme management
• Knowledge of soft skills to facilitate and ensure timely delivery of design and construction coordination