Project Engineer

Location: Singapore (onsite / project-based)

Employment type: Contract 12 renewable contract

Reporting to: Project Manager / Program Director

 

About the role:

We are delivering a fit-out project to convert a commercial space into a lab facility for a multinational manufacturer. As Project Engineer, you will coordinate Civil and Electrical works during the design and execution of this specialised laboratory environment. This includes infrastructure upgrades, utilities, laboratory M&E systems, and compliance with Singapore regulations for research facilities.

 

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for Civil and Electrical engineering during office-to-lab fit-out.
• Oversee demolition, partitioning, structural alterations, flooring, ceiling, HVAC integration and laboratory utilities (power, water, drainage, compressed air, fume extraction).
• Review electrical drawings (power, lighting, earthing, fire alarm, data/communications) to ensure integration with lab systems and safety codes.
• Coordinate with architects, lab planners, MEP consultants, contractors and client stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, method statements, permits to work and safety compliance.
• Ensure alignment with Singapore BCA, SCDF and EMA requirements (building, fire safety, electrical licensing).
• Support procurement of specialist lab fit-out equipment and monitor contractor installation quality.
• Assist commissioning and testing of laboratory systems — power, HVAC, fume hoods, safety systems.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and technical reporting.

 

Experience & skills (must-haves)

• Degree in Civil, Structural or Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10+ years’ project engineering experience, with mandatory experience in fit-out projects converting offices or commercial spaces into laboratories, R&D facilities, or cleanrooms.
• Demonstrated coordination across disciplines in confined commercial/lab environments.
• Knowledge of Singapore building codes, fire safety standards (SCDF), electrical licensing (EMA) and lab safety requirements.
• Strong contractor/vendor coordination and technical issue resolution.
• Excellent English communication; ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups.

 

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the flavours, fragrance, food ingredients, pharma or life sciences sectors.
• Knowledge of cleanroom classifications (ISO 14644, GMP) and lab ventilation requirements.
• PMP or PE certification in Singapore.