Operations Manager

N & T ENGINEERING ENTERPRISE (PTE) LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

N & T ENGINEERING ENTERPRISE (PTE) LTD is seeking a senior engineering operations leader to supervise day-to-day activities, manage engineers, technicians, and site personnel, and ensure projects and maintenance are delivered on time, within budget and to required standards.

You will review plans, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, monitor progress and safety, and drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality and efficiency in line with Singapore regulations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering/operations experience.
• Experience in building services, electrical, M&E, or facilities management.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams and multi-project oversight.
• Strong knowledge of engineering systems and site operations.
• Good understanding of Singapore safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willing to travel to project sites and work outside normal hours.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering software.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day engineering operations and ensure project maintenance activity execution.
• Lead and supervise engineers, supervisors, technicians, and site personnel.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor works to meet time, budget, and standard targets.
• Review plans, drawings, specs, method statements, and work schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Monitor progress, manpower, equipment utilization, and material needs.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore regulations, safety requirements, and company procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and support to teams when required.
• Identify issues and implement solutions to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitor costs and assist management in controlling expenses.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance for engineering systems.
• Review and approve technical reports and progress documentation.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor quality, progress, safety, and compliance.
• Manage emergency, breakdown, and urgent engineering works as needed.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and improve processes.
• Assist management with manpower planning, recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
• Maintain good relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare regular operational and management reports for senior management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronic & Communications

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day engineering operations and ensure smooth execution of projects and maintenance activities.
• Lead and supervise the engineering team, including engineers, supervisors, technicians, and site personnel.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor engineering works to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to required standards.
• Review engineering plans, drawings, specifications, method statements, and work schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Monitor project progress, manpower deployment, equipment utilization, and material requirements.
• Ensure all engineering works comply with relevant Singapore regulations, safety requirements, codes, and company procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering and operations teams when required.
• Identify operational issues and implement effective solutions to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitor project costs and assist management in controlling operational and engineering expenses.
• Ensure proper preventive and corrective maintenance activities are carried out for engineering systems and equipment.
• Review and approve technical reports, inspection reports, progress reports, and other engineering documentation.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor work quality, progress, safety, and compliance.
• Manage and coordinate emergency, breakdown, and urgent engineering works when required.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and improve engineering work processes.
• Assist management in manpower planning, recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of engineering personnel.
• Maintain good working relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Prepare regular operational and management reports for senior management.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic and Communication Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering/operations experience, preferably with experience in the building services, electrical engineering, M&E, construction, facilities management, or maintenance industry.
• Proven experience in managing engineering teams and overseeing multiple projects or operational activities.
• Strong knowledge of engineering systems, maintenance practices, project coordination, and site operations.
• Good understanding of Singapore workplace safety requirements and relevant statutory regulations.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Able to manage manpower, resources, schedules, and project priorities effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Able to work independently under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering/project management software.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Relevant professional certifications or registration with local authorities/professional bodies will be an advantage.
• Willing to travel to project sites and work outside normal hours when required.
• Singapore driving license will be an advantage.