Facilities Manager (M&E)

Job Description: Manage and lead a team of M&E engineers, technical officers, supervisors, technicians, and contractors in the operation, maintenance, and management of Mechanical & Electrical systems across assigned buildings / estates. Oversee the maintenance and operational reliability of key M&E systems including HVAC, ACMV, electrical, fire protection, plumbing & sanitary, lifts/escalators, generators, and building automation systems. Plan and identify training requirements to enhance technical competency and skills development of the M&E team. Ensure all technical staff possess the necessary certifications, skills, and competencies to carry out maintenance, troubleshooting, and rectification works effectively. Establish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, building owners, consultants, contractors, and relevant authorities to build trust and ensure smooth operations. Prepare, review, and approve daily, weekly, and monthly technical and operational reports for submission to clients and management. Establish, implement, and maintain high standards of M&E service delivery, operational performance, and maintenance quality. Coordinate and liaise with external agencies, consultants, and service providers on M&E upgrading projects, major repairs, shutdown works, and improvement initiatives. Review and approve technical specifications, tender documents, and scope of works for M&E services and maintenance contracts. Plan, coordinate, supervise, and approve rectification and corrective maintenance works for all M&E systems. Study, recommend, and implement energy-saving initiatives, system enhancements, and engineering improvement works to improve operational efficiency and reliability. Responsible for project costing, budgeting, cost control, and tracking of M&E operational expenditures. Prepare and manage annual maintenance budgets, CAPEX proposals, and forecast planning for M&E works. Ensure proper documentation and closure of audit findings, statutory inspections, and compliance reports related to M&E systems. Evaluate and assess contractors’ performance, service standards, safety compliance, and technical competency. Verify and certify contractors’ work completion and payment claims in accordance with contractual obligations. Ensure all staff and contractors comply with workplace safety requirements, house rules, permit-to-work systems, and statutory regulations. Provide technical solutions and coordinate with owners, users, consultants, vendors, and contractors on engineering and operational requirements to achieve project objectives. Conduct regular inspections and audits of all M&E systems to ensure preventive maintenance programmes are effectively implemented in compliance with contractual requirements and regulatory standards. Ensure all M&E works are carried out safely and in accordance with approved procedures, risk assessments, and workplace safety guidelines. Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance works are executed according to agreed schedules, checklists, and service standards. Assign engineers and technicians to attend to M&E breakdowns, faults, and complaints promptly, ensuring minimal downtime and operational disruption. Provide regular updates and feedback on major M&E issues, shutdowns, and improvement works to FM HOD / Senior Management. Manage and investigate maintenance complaints, system failures, root cause analysis, and rectification actions. Ensure proper housekeeping, inventory management, and safekeeping of tools, equipment, and engineering assets. Support business continuity planning, emergency response, and crisis management related to M&E operations Any other ad-hoc tasks, as and when required. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with at least 7 years of experience in facilities maintenance and project work. Able to work independently and possess good interpersonal skills Good communication skills both verbal and written Pro-active, able to work with minimal supervision and perform under pressure Service orientated mindset Possess high level of initiative and integrity Possess strong leadership, quality, good planning and organizing ability Has a good safety mindset and displays good WSH behaviour