Engineering Manager (Design) – MEP / Cleanroom / Data Centre & Process Utilities

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Position Summary The Engineering Manager (Design) is responsible for leading the engineering design function and ensuring that engineering deliverables are technically sound, compliant with project specifications and applicable standards, constructible, cost-effective and completed within project schedules.

The role provides technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering activities and works closely with Project Management, Business Development, Procurement, Construction teams, subcontractors, consultants, vendors and clients throughout the tendering, design, construction, testing and commissioning phases.

The Engineering Manager will also drive engineering standards, design process improvements, technical risk management and the development of engineering talent.

1. Engineering Design & Technical Leadership

• Lead and manage the engineering design team across multiple projects, allocating resources according to project priorities and schedules.
• Establish engineering and design strategies based on client specifications, tender requirements and project objectives.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, datasheets, equipment selections and technical submissions.
• Ensure designs comply with contractual requirements, applicable codes, standards, authority requirements and company engineering practices.
• Conduct design reviews and identify technical risks, design gaps and interface clashes before construction.
• Ensure engineering solutions are practical, constructible, maintainable and commercially viable.

2. Multidisciplinary Coordination & Engineering Governance

• Coordinate design activities across mechanical, HVAC, cleanroom, process exhaust, ventilation, process piping, utility, electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Manage interfaces involving BMS/BAS/SCADA, specialty gas, chemical systems, ultra-pure water (UPW), industrial water, wastewater and equipment integration, where applicable.
• Review P&IDs, equipment layouts, general arrangement drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams and vendor technical proposals.
• Establish engineering checking, approval, document control and revision management processes.
• Manage technical deviations, concessions and design changes, ensuring engineering decisions are properly documented.

3. Tender, Procurement & Project Execution Support

• Support Business Development and Tender teams in reviewing specifications, identifying technical requirements, exclusions, assumptions and risks, and developing preliminary engineering concepts.
• Prepare or review technical proposals, scope descriptions, technical clarifications and requests for information (RFIs).
• Support technical evaluations of vendor and subcontractor quotations, equipment selections and technical submissions.
• Work closely with Project Managers to monitor engineering deliverable schedules and ensure timely release of information for procurement and construction.
• Provide technical support to site teams, resolve engineering issues arising during construction and assess the technical impact of site changes.
• Participate in technical meetings with clients, consultants, vendors and subcontractors, and support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and project handover where required.

4. Team Development & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, coach and mentor Design Engineers, Project Engineers, CAD Designers and other technical personnel.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities and performance expectations, and plan engineering manpower requirements.
• Develop engineering competencies through technical sharing, training and lessons-learned sessions.
• Develop and maintain engineering procedures, design standards, templates, calculation methods and checklists.
• Drive design standardisation, workflow improvements, value engineering, cost optimisation and the adoption of digital engineering tools.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Typically 8–12 years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 3–5 years in an engineering leadership or design management role.
• Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, data centre or other high-technology facility projects will be advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge in several relevant areas, such as HVAC and cleanroom systems, chilled water and cooling, process utilities, process piping, specialty gas and chemical systems, UPW, wastewater, instrumentation, control systems and BMS/BAS/SCADA integration.
• Experience in engineering design reviews, technical calculations, equipment selection, multidisciplinary coordination and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with applicable local and international codes, standards and authority requirements.
• Professional engineering certification or relevant professional membership will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Navisworks, Microsoft Project and engineering calculation or equipment selection software will be advantageous.
• Strong technical judgement, problem-solving, leadership, commercial awareness and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

How to apply

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EA Personnel No: R1985398 (Joanna Tham Pooi Kwan)