SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITY SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITY SERVICES PTE. LTD. seeks a senior M&E Project Engineer to lead end-to-end construction projects in Singapore. You will manage scope, subcontracts, proposals, budget control and risk management to ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include project planning, design review, equipment installation, site commissioning, and coordinating with clients, suppliers, and internal teams. Strong leadership and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–8 years' experience managing M&E projects in construction (semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or subcontracting).
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems, contracts, and commercial terms; handling claims/variations.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple concurrent M&E projects end-to-end from scope to delivery.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, forecasting of engineering activities and procurement.
• Review and sign off on technical design documents and oversee drafting team.
• Oversee equipment installation and M&E hookup, commissioning on-site.
• Approve method statements, risk assessments and site inspections for compliance.
• Act as senior technical authority for resolving complex M&E issues and evaluating proposals.
• Lead stakeholder coordination with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Mentor junior engineers, site supervisors and workers to meet milestones.
• Support business development through client engagement and tenders/proposals.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication

MS Office

ACAD/BIM

Education

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

ACAD/BIM

MS Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage multiple concurrent M&E projects end-to-end — from scope development, subcontracts, and customer proposals through to budget control, cost risk management, and timely delivery.
• Lead project planning and scheduling, forecasting engineering activities and procurement needs to ensure projects stay on track.
• Review and sign off on technical design documents (drawings, data sheets, BOMs, subcontractor SOWs) and oversee detailed design work, including equipment selection and duct/pipe sizing, guiding the drafting team on construction and shop drawings.
• Oversee equipment installation and M&E hookup, ensuring proper mechanical and electrical connection and commissioning of equipment on-site.
• Approve method statements, risk assessments and Safe Work Procedures, and oversee site inspections to ensure compliance with design, quality, and safety standards.
• Serve as senior technical authority for resolving complex M&E issues and evaluating subcontractor/equipment proposals.
• Lead stakeholder coordination across clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams, escalating critical issues as needed.
• Mentor junior Project Engineers, Site Supervisors & Workers to ensure safe and timely project schedule milestone completion.
• Ensure timely submission of progress claims, supporting variation claims where required.
• Support business development through client engagement and input into tenders/proposals.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–8 years' experience managing M&E projects in construction (semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or subcontracting), with a track record of independently delivering projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of M&E systems, construction contracts, and commercial terms, including handling claims and variations.
• Experience with equipment installation and M&E hookup (mechanical & electrical connection/commissioning of equipment).
• Proficient in MS Office, project scheduling software, and ACAD/BIM operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience managing project teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with confidence engaging clients and senior management.
• Able to work independently, take ownership of outcomes, and lead cross-functional teams.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified. All applications will be treated with the highest confidentiality.