Regional MEP Programme Manager: Delivery & Cost Optimisation

Turner & Townsend; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Singapore is seeking an experienced project professional to support delivery of real estate and infrastructure programs. You will help define scope, budgets, schedules, and risk inputs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise cost and performance.

With 8 years of experience in engineering, real estate, or construction, you will monitor progress, assist with procurement, and ensure governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience
• 8 years of relevant experience, preferably within engineering, MEP, construction, or real estate project environments
• Project management certification preferred
• Familiarity with local construction practices, codes, and permitting processes
• Basic working knowledge of CAD and project planning tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Solid financial awareness, with exposure to cost analysis and value engineering
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of project management software
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering, and construction drawings
• Understanding of construction practices, contracts, and lease structures is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Support review of real estate project documentation, including contracts, leases, surveys, and drawings.
• Assist in defining project requirements (scope, cost, schedule, quality, and performance) and preparing execution plans, budgets, and risk inputs.
• Support budget tracking, spend analysis, and identification of cost optimisation opportunities.
• Work closely with project and facilities teams to support procurement, vendor coordination, and delivery efficiency.
• Assist in monitoring quality, safety, health, and environmental compliance on projects.
• Support sourcing of delivery partners, RFP processes, and bid evaluations.
• Prepare and coordinate project communications, reports, meeting materials, and documentation governance.
• Track project progress against approved plans; assist with status reporting, variance analysis, and action planning.
• Support change and risk management processes, including impact assessments and documentation.
• Assist with stakeholder coordination on space planning, facilities requests, and issue resolution.
• Support coordination and performance tracking of third‑party consultants and contractors.
• Ensure project activities align with organisational governance, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Analytical

Organisational

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

CAD

Project planning tools

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Singapore is seeking an experienced project professional to support delivery of real estate and infrastructure programs. You will help define scope, budgets, schedules, and risk inputs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise cost and performance.

With 8 years of experience in engineering, real estate, or construction, you will monitor progress, assist with procurement, and ensure governance.