RESIDENT TECHNICAL OFFICER (M&E)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Monitor the installation, testing, and commissioning of Electrical Systems, ACMV (Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation), Plumbing and Sanitary Systems, Fire Protection Systems, and ELV systems.
• Supervise electrical installations including power distribution systems, switchboards, transformers, cable containment systems, lighting, emergency lighting, and earthing systems.
• Inspect ACMV works including chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, FCUs, ductworks, chilled water piping, ventilation systems, and control systems.
• Monitor Plumbing and Sanitary (P&S) installations, including water supply systems, sanitary pipe works, drainage systems, pumps, and water storage tanks.
• Supervise Fire Protection and Fire Alarm System installations, including sprinkler systems, hose reels, hydrants, fire alarm panels, smoke detectors, and emergency response systems.
• Monitor ELV installations such as CCTV systems, Access Control Systems, Public Address Systems, Structured Cabling, MATV, Intercom, and Security Systems.
• Supervise lift and escalator installations, testing, inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Review M&E shop drawings, coordinated services drawings, method statements, risk assessments, and technical submissions prior to site implementation.
• Verify materials delivered on site and ensure compliance with approved material submissions and project specifications.
• Witness inspections, testing, and commissioning activities for all M&E systems and verify compliance with regulatory and project requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and relevant stakeholders to resolve technical and site coordination issues.
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify defects, non-conformities, and deviations from approved drawings and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety requirements, permit-to-work systems, and relevant safety regulations.
• Prepare and maintain site inspection records, surveillance reports, testing records, and progress reports.
• Assist the Resident Engineer (RE) in monitoring project quality, workmanship, and compliance with approved standards.
• Assist in verification of contractors' progress claims, variation works, and completed M&E installation quantities.
• Liaise with authorities, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and compliance with statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Registered Resident Technical Officer (M&E RTO) with IES.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant site supervision experience in M&E building services projects.
• Experience in HDB, Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Data Centre, JTC, LTA, MRT, Mixed Development, or Institutional projects will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Electrical, ACMV, Fire Protection, Plumbing & Sanitary, ELV, Security, Lift, and Building Services systems.
• Familiar with Singapore Codes of Practice, BCA requirements, PUB regulations, SCDF Fire Code, EMA requirements, and other statutory regulations.
• Able to interpret M&E drawings, coordinated services drawings, specifications, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Experience in witnessing Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities and system handover procedures.
• Strong coordination, communication, inspection, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.