Senior Project Engineer

About the role

Independently manage multiple concurrent M&E projects end-to-end — from scope development, subcontracts, and customer proposals through to budget control, cost risk management, and timely delivery. Lead project planning and scheduling, forecasting engineering activities and procurement needs to ensure projects stay on track. Serve as senior technical authority for resolving complex M&E issues and evaluating subcontractor/equipment proposals. Lead stakeholder coordination across clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams, escalating critical issues as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple concurrent M&E projects end-to-end — from scope development, subcontracts, and customer proposals through to budget control, cost risk management, and timely delivery.
• Lead project planning and scheduling, forecasting engineering activities and procurement needs to ensure projects stay on track.
• Review and sign off on technical design documents (drawings, data sheets, BOMs, subcontractor SOWs) and oversee detailed design work, including equipment selection and duct/pipe sizing, guiding the drafting team on construction and shop drawings.
• Oversee equipment installation and M&E hookup, ensuring proper mechanical and electrical connection and commissioning of equipment on-site.
• Approve method statements, risk assessments and Safe Work Procedures, and oversee site inspections to ensure compliance with design, quality, and safety standards.
• Serve as senior technical authority for resolving complex M&E issues and evaluating subcontractor/equipment proposals.
• Lead stakeholder coordination across clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams, escalating critical issues as needed.
• Mentor junior Project Engineers, Site Supervisors & Workers to ensure safe and timely project schedule milestone completion.
• Ensure timely submission of progress claims, supporting variation claims where required.
• Support business development through client engagement and input into tenders/proposals.

About you

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–8 years' experience managing M&E projects in construction (semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or subcontracting), with a track record of independently delivering projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of M&E systems, construction contracts, and commercial terms, including handling claims and variations.
• Experience with equipment installation and M&E hookup (mechanical & electrical connection/commissioning of equipment).
• Proficient in MS Office, project scheduling software, and ACAD/BIM operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience managing project teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with confidence engaging clients and senior management.
• Able to work independently, take ownership of outcomes, and lead cross-functional teams.