Engineer

Institution:  Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Family Group:  Ancillary

Senior Engineer / Manager – Fire Protection & M&E Operations

Reliable & High‑Performing Facilities

We are looking for an experienced M&E professional who is passionate about reliability, safety, and continuous improvement to lead the operations and maintenance of critical Fire Protection and M&E systems in a complex, mission‑critical environment.

In this role, you will be a technical authority and operations leader, working closely with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure systems run safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance. Your work will directly contribute to a safe environment and uninterrupted operations.


Why This Role Is Worth Your Time

  • High‑impact environment – oversee mission‑critical fire protection and M&E systems where reliability truly matters
  • Leadership exposure – lead technical staff and manage multiple contractors and service providers
  • Technical depth – hands‑on involvement in investigations, system reliability, and lifecycle planning
  • Governance & excellence – work within recognised frameworks such as Singapore Standards, Codes of Practice, IQEHS, and JCI
  • Continuous improvement – drive CQI, service optimisation, and cost‑effectiveness initiatives
  • Professional growth – broaden your role beyond maintenance into systems assurance, performance optimisation, and strategic planning

Your Role & Impact

Technical & Operations Leadership

  • Plan, manage, and oversee predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance for Fire Protection, Building, and M&E systems.
  • Provide specialist technical expertise in troubleshooting, investigations, root‑cause analysis, and incident reporting.
  • Ensure system reliability, availability, and safety, even under high operational demands.

Project, Vendor & Compliance Management

  • Coordinate repair, upgrading, replacement, and commissioning works with contractors, consultants, and authorities.
  • Manage equipment lifecycle planning, licensing, documentation, claims, and maintenance procedures.
  • Ensure full compliance with applicable Singapore Standards, Codes of Practice, and accreditation frameworks (e.g. IQEHS, JCI).

People & Performance

  • Lead and supervise contractors and a team of technical staff to maintain high service quality and operational efficiency.
  • Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and drive accountability across vendors and in‑house teams.

Improvement & Optimisation

  • Initiate and support service improvement, cost‑optimisation, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance system reliability, safety, sustainability, and lifecycle value.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

This role is ideal if you:

  • Enjoy being a technical authority while also leading people and partners
  • Prefer a role where your decisions directly impact safety and operational continuity
  • Are comfortable navigating regulatory, audit, and accreditation requirements
  • Have a mindset for continuous improvement, not just “keeping systems running”