RESIDENT TECHNICAL OFFICER (M&E)

ZHENFU CONSULTANTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ZHENFU CONSULTANTS PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced M&E Supervisor to lead and inspect mechanical and electrical works on clean room, healthcare, MOH and commercial projects.

You will ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and codes while coordinating with consultants and contractors. The role requires a diploma or degree in building services or related engineering, 5+ years supervising M&E, and an IES/ACES RTO certification.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of supervision experience in M&E for clean room/healthcare/commercial projects.
• Possess valid Accredited Resident Technical Officer (RTO) certification recognised by IES/ACES.

Responsibilities

• Ensure M&E installations comply with approved drawings, method statements, and statutory requirements.
• Supervise, inspect, and monitor M&E works across ACMV/HVAC, electrical, plumbing, ELV and related systems.
• Coordinate with Consultants, Contractors, Architects, QPs and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and ensure design intent is met.
• Monitor testing, commissioning, and handover activities; witness and verify testing results.

Skills

Reading M&E drawings

Coordination & communication

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

RTO certification (IES/ACES)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all M&E installations are carried out in accordance with approved shop drawings, method statements, technical submissions, Consultants' instructions, and relevant statutory requirements.
• Supervise, inspect, and monitor all Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works for clean room, healthcare, MOH, commercial, and building projects, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, statutory requirements, and contractual standards.
• Oversee daily site activities covering ACMV/HVAC systems, clean room systems, electrical installations, fire protection systems, plumbing and sanitary services, ELV systems, medical gas systems, and other associated building services.
• Review and coordinate M&E shop drawings, technical submissions, method statements, material submissions, and installation details to ensure compliance with design intent and project requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify the quality, workmanship, installation standards, and progress of M&E works, identifying and following up on defects and non-conformities.
• Coordinate closely with Consultants, Contractors, Architects, QPs, specialist subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to resolve technical issues, design discrepancies, and M&E coordination matters.
• Monitor the installation, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and integrated testing of M&E systems to ensure systems perform in accordance with approved designs and operational requirements.
• Witness and verify testing and commissioning activities, including ACMV/HVAC performance testing, clean room validation, electrical testing, fire protection systems, and integrated M&E systems testing.
• Implement and monitor QA/QC procedures for M&E works, including material inspections, installation inspections, testing records, inspection checklists, and quality documentation.
• Ensure M&E works are properly coordinated with structural, architectural, and other building services to minimise clashes, rework, and construction delays.
• Maintain accurate site documentation, including inspection records, RFIs, testing and commissioning reports, approved drawings, technical submissions, authority inspection records, site photographs, and as-built documentation.
• Monitor construction progress, site conditions, housekeeping, and work sequencing, and promptly highlight any quality issues, delays, technical concerns, or potential risks to the Project Team and Consultants.
• Attend site meetings, technical coordination meetings, authority inspections, testing, commissioning, and other project-related activities as required.
• Provide regular technical updates and site reports to the QP, Project Manager, Consultants, and relevant stakeholders on M&E progress, quality, testing, commissioning, and outstanding issues.
• Support the Project Team in ensuring successful completion, handover, and close-out of M&E works, including rectification of defects and submission of final testing, commissioning, and as-built documentation.

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in supervising M&E works for clean room, MOH/healthcare, commercial, industrial, or major building construction projects.
• Possess valid Accredited Resident Technical Officer (RTO) certification recognised by the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) and/or Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES).
• Strong practical knowledge of ACMV/HVAC, electrical, fire protection, plumbing and sanitary, ELV, medical gas, and other building services systems.
• Willing to work extended hours, night shifts, weekends, or public holidays when required to support critical M&E installation, testing, commissioning, and project activities.
• Experience in M&E testing and commissioning, including clean room validation, HVAC testing, electrical testing, fire protection testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Professional, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret M&E drawings, specifications, technical submissions, method statements, and testing and commissioning documentation.
• Excellent coordination, communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with Consultants, Contractors, QPs, specialist subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.