Senior Resident Engineer (M&E)

BECA CARTER HOLLINGS & FERNER (S.E.ASIA) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BECA CARTER HOLLINGS & FERNER (S.E.ASIA) PTE LTD is seeking a Senior MEP Construction Resident Engineer to lead on-site supervision for complex M&E works on a major project in Singapore.

The Senior RE will manage a team of Resident Technical Officers, coordinate with the Client and Consultant teams, and ensure all works meet plans, codes, and safety standards for timely delivery and handover.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering recognized by PE boards.
• Registered Resident Engineer with IES is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' experience as a Resident Engineer or M&E site supervision on local building projects.
• Experience supervising Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services installations in hospitals, healthcare, institutions or commercial developments.
• Strong knowledge of local codes, quality control, progress reporting and site administration.
• Ability to lead a team of Resident Technical Officers / Resident Engineers and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the M&E Resident Technical Officers to monitor, supervise and inspect works as directed by Client and Consultant Team.
• Plan and administer supervision rosters aligned with contractor schedules for continuous site supervision.
• Perform hands-on supervision and step in as RTO when necessary to maintain operations.
• Roster planning with regular site checks and report observations to the Consultant Team for closure.
• Assist Job Manager to attend to technical and design issues on site and report issues accordingly.
• Provide standing supervision as directed by the Consultant team.
• Check construction drawings and highlight discrepancies before installation.
• Review approved shop drawings and conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with plans.
• Ensure compliance with authority regulations and safety standards.
• Resolve site issues and ensure timely project completion.
• Attend and lead site meetings, FAT, ICT, testing and commissioning activities.
• Oversee site records, inspection reports and handover documentation.
• Provide timely assessment of contractors' monthly claims submissions.
• Provide leadership to the site supervision team to uphold quality, safety and delivery standards.

Skills

Team leadership

M&E supervision

On-site management

Schedule coordination

Quality control

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior MEP Construction Resident Engineer

The Senior Resident Engineer reports to our Project Construction Director. Together with a second Senior RE and the Construction Director, they will collectively lead Beca site supervision team for the project. The Senior RE will be full time on site working a 5 ½ day week. They will be personally managing a team of up to ten Resident Technical Officers (clerk-of-works) to monitor the Contractor's quality of work and general progress. They will meet regularly with the Client's Project Management team to report on work status and help manage technical construction delivery challenges.

Job Description

• Lead the M&E Resident Technical Officers to monitor, supervise and inspect works as directed by Client and Consultant Team.
• Plan and administer supervision rosters aligned with contractor schedules, including coverage planning and leave management to ensure continuous site supervision
• Perform hands-on supervision and step in as RTO where necessary to maintain operational continuity
• 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 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 shop drawings and conducting site inspections and monitoring to ensure that works are carried out in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with authority regulations, safety standards,
• Resolve all site issues and ensure timely completion of the project.
• Attend and lead coordination in site meetings, inspections, FAT, ICT, testing and commissioning activities
• Oversee and ensure completeness of site records, inspection reports, and documentation for audit and handover purposes
• To provide accurate and timely assessment of contractors' monthly claims submission.
• Provide leadership and guidance to site supervision team to uphold quality, safety, and delivery standards

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering recognized by the Professional Engineers Board of Singapore
• A registered Resident Engineer with IES is required / will be an added advantage
• Minimum 10 years' experience as a Resident Engineer/ in M&E site supervision on local building 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
• Strong knowledge 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 / Resident Engineers
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills across contractors, consultants and clients