Principal / Senior Mechanical Engineer (Hospital and Services Planning), EGH Planning Office

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a dynamic individual to develop an operational model and detailed plans aligned with hospital care and technology. The candidate will engage with stakeholders, create SOPs, and support operations staff training. A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and at least 2 years of experience in large healthcare facilities are required. Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles and safety standards.
• Familiarity with design thinking and technology adoption.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational model and plans aligned with hospital's care model.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Engage SingHealth on improvement initiatives and operational enhancements.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Building maintenance operations

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field

Tools

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Photoshop

Presentation software

Job description

The upcoming Eastern General Hospital (EGH) seeks to provide excellent healthcare and promote healing that is centred around each person. When operational, EGH will provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient clinical specialties and healthcare services covering emergency, acute and secondary care. EGH’s vision is to be a great hospital for the community and a great workplace for staff, and it seeks to do so by harnessing innovative technologies in patient care, journeying closely with patients and the community to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, and being an employer of choice that empowers staff in their careers.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to work closely with various stakeholders in developing an operational model and detailed plan that aligns with the hospital's care model, technology adaptations, and strategic directions. This will involve creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and researching emerging trends and best practices. In this role, you will engage with SingHealth on improvement initiatives, the latest SOPs, and operational work process enhancements. You will also support the training and development needs of operations staff at the nesting sites, and assist the team in overseeing project schedules, budgets, and contract arrangements.

You will review change requests and perform on-site inspections for added quality assurance. Additionally, you will work with user workgroups to develop commissioning and relocation plans, facilitate the installation and commissioning of facilities and equipment, including testing and troubleshooting electrical systems and products. You will also manage defects rectifications and ensure operational efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience with understanding of mechanical design principles and safety standards in the operations and maintenance of a large Healthcare Facilities of a similar capacity
• High level of knowledge and proficiency with Building, M&E, general building maintenance and operations
• Knowledge and skill in design thinking, change management, project management, technology adoption and process methodologies, would be a strong advantage
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM), Photoshop and presentation software
• Strong team player with excellent planning and action-oriented
• Able to engage various stakeholders in a fluid environment within a growing organisation
• Capable of working under pressure and adapting to demanding conditions