Site Engineer

SPS UK&I LIMITED Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure management firm in Singapore is seeking a Site Engineer to manage and execute fit-out and facilities-related projects. The role involves overseeing site activities, managing vendors, and ensuring budget compliance while maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have 3–5 years of relevant experience and strong technical skills in MEP services. This position offers opportunities for team leadership and project management in a dynamic corporate environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in corporate real estate or office infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of day-to-day site activities with minimal supervision.
• Exposure to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or structural work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical execution of fit-out and renovation projects.
• Manage junior engineers and support their skill development.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and local building codes.

Skills

Site management

Vendor management

Cost control

Safety compliance

Project management tools

Tools

AutoCAD

PPT

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Summary:

A Site Engineer plays a pivotal role in managing and executing infrastructure, fit-out, and facilities-related projects across corporate office environments. This position is responsible for ensuring daily operations/ project delivery with a focus on safety, quality, and cost-efficiency, while also managing vendor relationships, contract compliance, and supporting the annual facilities and project budget.

• Working Hours: 9am – 6pm (5.5 days)

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Execution & Workplace Project Delivery
   • Oversee on-site technical execution of fit-out, renovation, maintenance, infrastructure projects, system upgrades, and capital improvements in live corporate environments.
   • Coordinate day-to-day site activities, ensuring minimal disruption to business functions during operations/ project execution.
   • Monitor construction quality, adherence to design specifications, and ensure minimal disruption to business operations.
2. Team Leadership & People Management
   • Directly manage junior engineers/ technicians.
   • Provide coaching, skill development, and performance feedback to drive team efficiency and growth.
   • Plan resource allocation, shift management, and support succession planning for key technical roles.
3. Vendor & Contractor Management
   • Oversee all on-site vendor and contractor activities, ensuring timely and high-quality service delivery in line with contractual obligations.
   • Evaluate vendor performance and ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently met.
   • Support sourcing and onboarding of new vendors in collaboration with procurement and facilities teams.
   • Assist in drafting technical scopes, managing bid processes, and executing contracts in collaboration with procurement and legal teams.
4. Budget Planning & Cost Control
   • Provide input into the annual capital and operational budget for workplace projects and ongoing facilities management.
   • Track project costs, validate vendor invoices, and support cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
   • Raise purchase requisitions (PRs) and support invoice processing and tracking against budgets.
5. Workplace Compliance & Safety
   • Ensure all workplace activities follow safety protocols, fire regulations, and local building codes.
   • Conduct safety walks, site inspections, and coordinate rectification of non-compliance issues.
   • Support periodic facility and EHS audits.
6. Documentation & Reporting
   • Maintain up-to-date site reports, operation trackers, as-built drawings, warranties, handover documents, and snag lists.
   • Provide regular progress reports to internal stakeholders and escalate risks or delays proactively.
7. Stakeholder Engagement
   • Work closely with stakeholders to coordinate office space readiness and facilities enhancements.
   • Support workplace changes such as seat expansions, departmental moves, or refreshes.

Experience

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a corporate real estate, or office infrastructure.
• Has a strong understanding of day-to-day site activities and can manage the site with limited supervision.
• Should be capable of working across different types of work packages: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or structural (as needed by the workplace).
• Exposure to managing contractors and vendors in an office or commercial real estate environment.
• Must have worked closely with senior engineers, facility managers, or main contractors, providing day-to-day technical support and coordination.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of MEP services, HVAC system, Critical equipment (Generator, UPS, CRAC, Inergen gas suppression system), Fire protection system, BMS systems, Structured cabling, office interiors, and building infrastructure.
• Proficiency in project management tools (PPT, Excel, AutoCAD) and documentation systems.