M&E Senior Engineer

C&W SERVICES (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Engineer to oversee the end-to-end operations of M&E engineering services. The role involves managing teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining client satisfaction. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations of HVAC and fire protection systems, managing vendor performance, and leading audits. The ideal candidate should have experience in facilities management and strong client communication skills. This position offers a challenging opportunity to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing M&E systems, especially HVAC and fire protection.
• Ability to lead a team and manage vendor performance effectively.
• Strong client communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of M&E systems across multiple sites.
• Lead a team responsible for recruitment and performance management.
• Serve as the main liaison for clients, ensuring technical operations run smoothly.
• Lead audits and manage compliance documentation.
• Develop operating budgets and monitor contract performance.

Job description

The Senior Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end operations of M&E engineering services in facilities management across single/multiple sites. This includes managing teams, delivering technical excellence, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements, maintaining high client satisfaction, and ensuring smooth and cost-efficient operations in alignment with service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Key Responsibilities

1. Facilities & Technical Operations
   • Oversee daily operations of M&E systems: HVAC, fire protection and other critical building infrastructure.
   • Support the Engineers to deliver the preventive and corrective maintenance programs across all facilities under management.
   • Ensure all works are carried out according to maintenance schedules, SOPs, safety standards, and client expectations.
2. People & Resource Management
   • Lead a team of engineers and assistant Engineers – responsible for recruitment, training, performance reviews, and team motivation.
   • Manage contractor and vendor performance for outsourced services (e.g., specialist maintenance, equipment supply, testing and commissioning).
3. Client Management & Reporting
   • Serve as the main client liaison for technical operations, ensuring clear communication and proactive service delivery.
   • Attend regular client meetings to present reports, resolve issues, and provide performance updates.
   • Submit detailed monthly and quarterly operations reports, including maintenance KPIs, incident logs, cost analysis, and improvement plans.
4. Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
   • Lead audits and inspections (internal and external), implement corrective actions, and maintain complete documentation for compliance.
   • Manage incident reporting, root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
5. Financial & Contractual Oversight
   • Develop and manage operating budgets for assigned contracts, including forecasting, cost tracking, and optimization of resources.
   • Monitor contract scope, variations, and deliverables, and support renewal, tendering, or negotiation processes.
   • Track asset lifecycle, manage spares inventory, and optimize procurement for cost efficiency and equipment uptime.
6. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
   • Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions for energy savings, workflow automation, and system reliability improvements.
   • Propose and execute technical upgrades, retrofits, and modernization initiatives.