Site Engineer (Lift System)

LIFTRON PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

LIFTRON PTE. LTD. is seeking a Site Engineer in Singapore to oversee lift system installations, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate across electrical, mechanical, and civil teams on site.

The role requires a Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering, and a minimum of five years of lifting installation, supervision, and commissioning experience. Strong safety awareness and effective liaison with authorities are essential.

Qualifications

• A Diploma/degree in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical engineering.
• Strong safety awareness and on-site coordination skills.
• Ability to review drawings, method statements, and provide on-site guidance.

Responsibilities

• Review design drawings, specifications, and method statements for lift systems.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical and mechanical installation of lifts.
• Supervise lift installation works on site, ensuring quality, safety and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and civil teams for shaft readiness and interface works.
• Liaise with main contractors, consultants, clients and authorities on technical matters.
• Plan and conduct testing, adjustment, and commissioning of lift systems.
• Perform safety checks, functional tests, and performance verification.
• Ensure compliance with statutory inspections and certification requirements.

Skills

Safety awareness

Coordination skills

Review drawings

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description for Site Engineer

Location: Singapore | Industry: Building Construction / Lift & Escalator Systems

• Review design drawings, specifications, and method statements for lift systems.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical and mechanical installation of lifts.
• Ensure systems comply with applicable standards, codes, and manufacturer requirements
• Supervise lift installation works on site, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and civil teams for shaft readiness and interface works.
• Liaise with main contractors, consultants, clients, and authorities on technical matters.
• Monitor progress and report issues, delays, and risks to management.
• Plan and conduct testing, adjustment, and commissioning of lift systems.
• Perform safety checks, functional tests, and performance verification.
• Ensure compliance with statutory inspections and certification requirements.
• Support final handover documentation, operation manuals, and client training.
• Support corrective maintenance and defect rectification during DLP/warranty period.
• Ensure all works comply with site safety rules, risk assessments, and safe work procedures.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, audits, and incident investigations.
• Enforce safe practices in lift shafts, machine rooms, confined spaces, and energized systems.
• Support preparation of method statements, risk assessments, and technical submissions.
• Ensure quality standards are met at each stage of installation and commissioning.
• Good coordination skills with electrical team and main contractor.

Requirements

• Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years experiences in lift installation, supervision, testing, and commissioning.
• Good knowledge of Singapore standards & authority requirements (BCA, MOM, SS638).
• Able to review drawings, method statements, and provide technical guidance on site.
• Experience coordinating with main contractor, consultants, and authorities.
• Familiar with statutory inspections, certification, and handover requirements
• Strong safety awareness