Senior Fire Protection & M&E Operations Engineer/Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced senior engineer to lead the operation and maintenance of fire protection and mechanical & electrical (M&E) systems in a mission‑critical environment. You will act as the technical authority, ensuring safety, reliability and regulatory compliance while collaborating with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, manage and execute predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance for fire protection, building and M&E systems.
• Provide specialist expertise in troubleshooting, investigations, root‑cause analysis and incident reporting.
• Coordinate repair, upgrade, replacement and commissioning activities with external contractors and authorities.
• Oversee equipment lifecycle planning, licensing, documentation and maintenance procedures.
• Lead and supervise a team of technical staff and contractors, setting performance expectations and ensuring high service quality.
• Drive continuous quality improvement, cost‑optimisation and service‑enhancement projects.

Required profile

• Minimum several years of experience in fire protection and M&E operations within a high‑availability environment.
• Strong analytical ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Proven leadership skills managing technical teams and multiple vendors.
• Comfort with regulatory, audit and accreditation requirements (e.g., Singapore Standards, IQEHS, JCI).

Required skills

• Fire Protection Systems
• Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Systems
• Predictive Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance
• Corrective Maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis