Engineering & Facilities Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering Operations

• Lead and manage the Building Engineering team, including Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) personnel and contractors.

• Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of all engineering systems, including:

  • Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Generator sets and UPS systems
  • Lighting systems
  • Water supply and plumbing systems
  • Fire protection systems
  • Building Management System (BMS)
  • Lift and escalator systems
  • Security and access control systems
  • CCTV and other smart building technologies
  • Kitchen Chiller systems

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.

• Ensure timely resolution of equipment failures and minimise operational downtime.

• Lead incident management and post-incident reviews for major system failures.

Facilities & Building Management for Mechanical and Electrical Systems

• Maintain the building to high operational, safety, and aesthetic standards.
• Manage Facilities Management services for tenants in accordance with agreed SLAs.
• Plan and manage refurbishment, upgrading, and improvement projects.
• Ensure adequate maintenance documentation, asset registers, and technical records.
• Support office space planning and engineering requirements for workplace changes.
• Develop and implement asset lifecycle management strategies, including asset replacement planning and obsolescence management.
• Prepare tender specifications, evaluate submissions, recommend contract awards and administer contracts.

Energy & Sustainability

• Drive energy efficiency initiatives and monitor utility consumption.
• Identify opportunities for energy conservation and cost optimisation.
• Lead sustainability programmes including GBI certification, energy audits, carbon footprint initiatives and other ESG applicable certifications.
• Monitor environmental performance and recommend continuous improvements.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements, safety regulations, and engineering standards.
• Manage regulatory inspections, certifications, and audits.
• Develop and review engineering, facilities and asset management policies and procedures.
• Develop emergency response and business continuity plans.
• Ensure contractors comply with safety and permit-to-work requirements.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Prepare and manage engineering operational and capital expenditure budgets.
• Monitor maintenance costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage service contracts, vendor performance, and contractor evaluations.
• Lead procurement of engineering services and equipment.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering team.
• Establish performance objectives and drive continuous capability development.
• Promote a culture of safety, operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Foster strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Engineering and technical leadership
• Facilities and asset management
• Mechanical & Electrical systems expertise
• Energy management and sustainability
• Project management
• Budget and contract management
• Risk and compliance management
• Vendor and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Leadership, coaching, and team development
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in engineering or facilities management, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience managing high-tech office buildings, commercial properties, or integrated facilities.
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), energy management, and facilities operations.

QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer Certification, Energy Manager Certification, ESG certification or relevant professional membership is an advantage.