Resident Engineer - M&E

BECA CARTER HOLLINGS & FERNER (S.E.ASIA) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Resident Engineer to oversee M&E works for a healthcare project starting in Q2 2026. The role involves leading a team of technical officers, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining thorough documentation throughout the project. Candidates must have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and communication skills essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Registered Resident Engineer/Resident Technical Officer with IES/ACES required.
• Minimum 10 years' experience on local projects.
• Understanding of local codes and regulations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&E Resident Technical Officers for supervision and inspection.
• Ensure compliance with safety precautions on site.
• Maintain accurate site records and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Technical problem solving

Site supervision

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Healthcare Project

Estimated commencement of work in 2nd Quarter 2026.

Job Description

• Lead the M&E Resident Technical Officers to monitor, supervise and inspect works as directed by MOHH and Consultant Team including planning roster duties based on Contractor’s work schedules and oversee leave arrangements. The Senior Resident Engineer (SRE) and Resident Engineer (RE) are also expected to step in and over the duties of the M&E RTOs when necessary to ensure the continuity of site supervision.
• Roster planning to include regular site checks on top of the inspection requests. To have the knowledge and experience to lead and guide the M&E Resident Technical Officers and report any observations found on site that are not acceptable and report to Consultant Team. Work together with the Consultant Team for resolution and to keep proper records of such observations for proper closure.
• Assist Job Manager to attend to technical and design issues at site and report issues to Job Manager
• Provide standing supervision as and when directed by the Senior Resident Engineer and/or Consultant team.
• Check through construction drawings and highlight any discrepancies found between or within the same disciplines prior to the commencement of installation works.
• Reviewed approved shopdrawings and conducting site inspections and monitoring to ensure that works are carried out in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
• Ensure safety precautions are enforced on site.
• Resolve all site issues and ensure timely completion of the project.
• Check to ensure that all authorities compliance are met for the installations and tested fully.
• Attend site meetings, site inspections, FAT, ICT, testing and commissioning.
• Maintain proper site records and inspection records that is duly sign-off.
• Organise filing & site records in the event of site audit and for documentation purposes.
• To provide accurate and timely assessment of contractors' monthly claims submission.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering recognized by the Professional Engineers Board of Singapore
• A registered Resident Engineer/Resident Technical Officer with IES / ACES is required.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Resident Engineer/Resident Technical Officer on local projects.
• Experience in supervision of Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services installation for local Hospital/ Healthcare/ Institution/ Commercial Developments such as Hotel, Mixed Development, etc. would be added advantage
• Possess a complete understanding of local codes and regulations, quality control procedures, construction administration, and submission of progress reports.
• Able to resolve site and technical issues, prepare and document detailed site progress reports and respond to technical questions
• Good supervisory and leadership skills with, with experience in leading a team of Resident Technical Officers.
• A good team player with effective communication skills and able to interact with people at all levels.