Technical Engineering Manager – Data Centres

Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to S$10,000 per month

The Opportunity

We are partnered with a leading global organisation to recruit a Technical Engineering Manager to support the delivery of large-scale data centre projects in Singapore.

This is a technically focused role, working across the full project lifecycle from design development and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, clients, consultants, contractors and specialist vendors to ensure engineering solutions are technically robust, compliant and delivered to the required standards.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience within data centres, mission critical or other complex technical environments, combined with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive technical outcomes across major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and coordinate the development of technical engineering systems across large-scale data centre construction projects.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, project teams, consultants, contractors and specialist vendors to develop and standardise engineering packages and specifications.
• Provide technical review and guidance across the design, construction and operation of engineering systems.
• Identify technical risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies and solutions.
• Review engineering designs and provide technical input into the selection and evaluation of third-party vendors.
• Participate in the detailed design of new engineering systems and coordinate technical reviews ahead of procurement and construction.
• Review third-party design packages, ensuring compliance with project standards, specifications and relevant industry best practice.
• Coordinate with clients and third parties on quality assurance, quality control, installation and system testing.
• Support commissioning and witness commissioning activities, providing technical observations and recommendations where required.
• Follow up on technical defects, rectification works and outstanding actions through to successful close-out.
• Review as-built documentation and engineering records to support project acceptance and handover.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce regular technical reports covering engineering progress, design and construction issues, actions and required follow-up.
• Present technical improvements, modifications and recommendations to relevant project stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for a technically strong engineering professional with 10+ years' experience working within complex engineering, construction or mission critical environments.

You will ideally have experience delivering or supporting large-scale data centre projects, with a strong understanding of engineering systems, design development, construction and commissioning.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong technical engineering and project delivery experience.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders, contractors, consultants and specialist vendors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to analyse technical risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to project management.
• Experience reviewing technical designs, specifications and engineering documentation.
• A strong understanding of quality, health & safety, environmental and sustainability requirements.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against key project milestones.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Education & Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• A postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management would be advantageous.
• Relevant professional engineering or project management accreditation is desirable.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation and play a key role in the delivery and technical oversight of large-scale, mission critical data centre projects in Singapore.

You will work alongside senior technical and project stakeholders, influence engineering solutions and contribute to the successful delivery of complex infrastructure within one of the fastest-growing areas of the data centre market.

Apply now or contact Hillary direct for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.