Telecommunications Technical Lead

JLL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Technical Projects Director - ICT/Telecommunications Technical Lead in Singapore. You will provide technical leadership for ICT, telecoms, networking, security, and controls across data centers and critical facilities in the APAC region.

The role requires hands-on design oversight, coordination with clients and engineers, and delivery of converged networks with scalable, reliable infrastructures. You will review designs, mentor teams, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in telecommunications infrastructure design, network systems integration, and project delivery.
• Experience with data center environments and critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICT/telecommunications design for data centers and critical facilities.
• Coordinate with Clients, Consultants, Contractors, Vendors and internal teams.
• Develop standardized product concepts and conceptual rack layouts.
• Review and comment on telecom, networking and security designs.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and project standards.
• Mentor teams and ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery.

Job description

Technical Projects Director - ICT / Telecommunications Technical Lead

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced ICT / Telecommunications Technical Lead with a minimum of 15 years of experience in telecommunications infrastructure design, network systems integration, and project delivery for mission-critical facilities. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership, design oversight, and engineering support to ensure the successful delivery of ICT, telecommunications, networking, security, and controls infrastructure across complex and mission-critical projects, preferably within data center environments.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual looking to excel in a regional role based in Singapore. You will act as the primary ICT and telecommunications representative, working collaboratively with Clients, Consultants, Contractors, Vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to support the development and delivery of newbuild Data Centers and critical infrastructure projects across the APAC region.

Job Description

Description:

Work closely with internal telecommunications engineers, network architects, and design teams to develop and rationalize project requirements into standardized products, conceptual single-line diagrams, and conceptual rack and cable tray layouts.

Lead the development of telecommunications infrastructure solutions to ensure adequate capacity, scalability, reliability, and maintainability for mission-critical facilities.

Act as the primary point of contact and Client Representative for ICT and telecommunications engineering matters, working closely with internal teams, client representatives, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Security, and Operations teams to support product development and top-level systems integration.

Provide technical leadership and engineering guidance regarding telecommunications infrastructure, networking systems, structured cabling systems, security systems, controls networks, and associated low-voltage technologies.

Participate in internal and external ICT, telecommunications, networking, security, and controls design reviews to ensure alignment with project requirements, operational objectives, and industry best practices.

Review and provide technical comments on telecommunications, networking, controls, and security system designs, specifications, drawings, reports, and development plans.

Evaluate design solutions to ensure compliance with project standards, client requirements, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry codes and guidelines.

Review construction-level drawings, technical submissions, shop drawings, installation details, and engineering documentation produced by internal teams, consultants, and vendors for ICT and telecommunications scope.

Support the development and implementation of best practices for converged networks across mechanical, electrical, controls, security, and telecommunications systems.

Ensure integration and coordination between ICT infrastructure and all related building systems to support reliability, operational efficiency, and maintainability.

Facilitate effective communication and coordination between multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment of project goals, schedules, technical requirements, and engineering deliverables.

Identify potential design, coordination, integration, and construction issues at an early stage and provide practical recommendations to mitigate risks, delays, and cost impacts.

Provide technical leadership and engineering recommendations to support project decision-making and resolution of complex telecommunications and network infrastructure challenges.

Review and assess network architectures, telecommunications pathways, rack layouts, cable containment systems, fiber distribution strategies, and equipment integration requirements.

Act as the escalation point for project teams when local regulatory requirements, site conditions, or operational constraints require modifications to canonical telecommunications and networking designs.

Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate localized design adjustments while maintaining compliance with global standards, desig