M&E Manager – Data Centre Projects (A1 Main Contractor)

PeopleSearch Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleSearch Pte Ltd is looking for an experienced M&E Manager in Singapore to lead the M&E delivery for mission-critical data centre projects. The role encompasses planning, coordination, and execution of M&E works, managing teams and stakeholders, and requires a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering along with a strong background in M&E systems and leadership skills. The position involves occasional travel to Johor Bahru or Kuala Lumpur and offers an exciting opportunity to work on major building and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of M&E experience, preferably with an A1 main contractor.
• Proven track record completing multiple full project cycles.
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for planning M&E works for data centre projects.
• Lead in-house M&E coordinators and subcontractors.
• Manage M&E contract administration and commissioning.

Skills

M&E systems knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a well-established A1 main contractor with a strong track record across major building and infrastructure projects in Singapore. With an existing and growing data centre portfolio, they are seeking an experienced M&E Manager to lead the M&E delivery of mission-critical projects.

This is a senior, site-based role with full ownership of the M&E scope, working closely with internal teams, specialist contractors, and client-appointed vendors to drive successful project delivery through to Ready for Service (RFS).

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of M&E works for data centre projects.
• Lead in-house M&E coordinators, BIM teams, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Manage M&E contract administration, programme planning, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Identify design, technical, and delivery risks, providing solutions and value engineering inputs.
• Interface with clients, consultants, authorities, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless coordination.
• Chair coordination meetings and manage interfaces across multiple stakeholders.
• Ensure timely reporting, documentation, and progress updates to senior management.
• Support BIM/VDC processes for effective design and construction coordination.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of M&E experience, preferably with an A1 main contractor.
• Proven track record completing multiple full project cycles, with data centre or mission-critical project experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems, coordination, and commissioning in complex projects.
• Solid leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable working on projects located in either the East or West of Singapore.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Johor Bahru or Kuala Lumpur to support regional data centre projects.

Please send your CV outlining your relevant experience to wen••••••••@peoplesearch.jobs (Jiang Wenyu, Reg No: R1332558). You may forward this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role. Please indicate your availability, expected salary and reason for leaving current job.

All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.

PeopleSearch Pte Ltd

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