Building Services Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections, investigate building and external infrastructure defects, and identify root causes.
• Diagnose and recommend rectification solutions for water seepage, roof leakage, waterproofing, wall cracks, concrete defects, flooring, ceilings, partitions, doors, windows and building façade issues.
• Inspect and assess external infrastructure defects, including drainage, pavement settlement, road cracks, potholes, kerbs, footpaths and walkways.
• Respond to emergency building and structural incidents involving roof damage, covered walkways, shelters, canopies, fallen trees, damaged external structures and unsafe building components.
• Conduct immediate site assessments, arrange necessary safety barricades and coordinate urgent make-safe and permanent repair works.
• Assess damage and determine appropriate rectification methods, materials and specialist requirements.
• Coordinate contractors, arborists, specialists and Professional Engineers where necessary.
• Review repair proposals, quotations, drawings, materials and method statements.
• Supervise repair and improvement works, inspect completed works and ensure proper defect closure.
• Monitor recurring defects and recommend long-term preventive solutions instead of temporary repairs.
• Manage user-reported defects, maintenance issues and scheduled building inspections.
• Support minor improvement, renovation and A&A projects.
• Monitor defects during the Defects Liability Period and follow up with contractors until satisfactory closure.
• Coordinate with M&E teams on defects involving plumbing, drainage and other building services.
• Maintain defect registers, investigation reports, photographs, repair records and technical documentation.
• Ensure contractors comply with workplace safety requirements and applicable building regulations.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Estate / Facilities Management, Building Science or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of relevant experience in building or building services maintenance OR
• Diploma in Engineering, Estate / Facilities Management, Building Science or a related discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in building or building services maintenance.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Knowledge of building construction, architectural finishes, waterproofing and building defects.
• Experience in leakage investigation, structural and wall defects, flooring and ceiling repairs.
• Familiarity with pavement, road and external infrastructure maintenance.
• Experience in emergency building repairs and make-safe operations.
• Ability to read and interpret building drawings and technical details.
• Knowledge of defect investigation, root-cause analysis and rectification methods.
• Experience coordinating contractors, specialists and Professional Engineers.

Candidate Profile

• Hands-on, analytical and solution-oriented, with a strong interest in building defect investigation.
• Able to identify root causes and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Good technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to respond effectively to urgent building incidents and site emergencies.
• Strong contractor coordination, communication and report-writing skills.
• Comfortable conducting site inspections and carrying out technical investigations.
• Good written and spoken English.