Senior Resident Engineer - Mechanical & Electrical

beca; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Beca in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior M&E Resident Engineer to lead site supervision on a major project. You will manage a team of Resident Technical Officers and work on-site full time, coordinating with the Client and Consultant Team to ensure quality and timely delivery.

You will report to the Project MEP Construction Director, supervise up to ten officers, review drawings, and resolve technical issues, while maintaining rigorous safety standards and clear progress reporting

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering recognized by Professional Engineers Board Singapore
• IES registration is advantageous
• 10+ years of M&E site supervision experience
• Experience with hospital/ healthcare/ commercial developments
• Strong knowledge of local codes and regulations
• Strong communication and leadership skills

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
• Perform hands-on supervision and step in as RTO where necessary to maintain operational continuity
• Roster planning to include regular site checks and reporting observations to Consultant Team
• Assist Job Manager with technical and design issues at site and report issues
• Check construction drawings and highlight discrepancies before installation
• Review approved shop drawings and conduct site inspections to ensure compliance
• Ensure compliance with authority regulations and safety standards
• Resolve site issues and ensure timely project completion
• Attend and lead site meetings, inspections, FAT, ICT, testing and commissioning
• Oversee site records, inspection reports, and documentation for audit and handover
• Provide leadership to site supervision team to uphold quality, safety, and delivery standards

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Site supervision

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior M&E Resident Engineer (RE) to join one of our major projects in Singapore.

About You

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

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, 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 the Beca Job Manager with technical and design issues at site and report issues to Job Manager
• 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, conduct 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
• Provide leadership and guidance to site supervision team to uphold quality, safety, and delivery standards

Key Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering recognized by the Professional Engineers Board of Singapore
• A registered Resident Engineer with IES 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