Senior Executive, CTPE Laboratory

About the role

The Senior Executive, Construction Technology and Protective Engineering (CTPE) Laboratory is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the CTPE Laboratory in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). The role ensures efficient management of facilities, equipment, resources and safety compliance, driving operational excellence through workflow optimisation, process improvements and innovative laboratory and workshop practices.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary person in charge of the workshop, managing laboratory and workshop operations, facilities, equipment, resources and schedules.
• Provide technical expertise in machining, fabrication and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) operations.
• Support faculty, researchers and students with fabrication, laboratory and technical requirements.
• Ensure safety, risk management, compliance and equipment maintenance.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, asset management and operational budgets.
• Train and mentor students, researchers and staff in equipment use and safe workshop practices.
• Drive process improvement, innovation and digital transformation in laboratory operations.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with at least 3 years' relevant experience in laboratory or workshop operations, preferably in an academic or research environment.
• A Diploma in Engineering or a related field with at least 5 years' relevant experience may be considered.
• Proven expertise in machining, fabrication, CNC tools and workshop operations.
• Knowledge of construction technology, protective engineering equipment, laboratory safety and digital tools.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and operational excellence.
• Excellent organisation, communication, collaboration and mentoring skills, with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Passion for innovation, digital transformation and sustainable solutions.