Job ID
261089
Posted
10-Feb-2026
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Singapore - Singapore
The Regional Engineering Account Manager is the senior technical and operational leader responsible for the delivery, performance, and continuous improvement of engineering services across a multi-site portfolio of laboratories, R&D facilities, and cleanroom environments. Acting as the primary engineering authority and strategic partner to the client, this role ensures consistent technical standards, regulatory compliance, reliability of critical systems, and high-quality service delivery across all locations. The role combines deep engineering expertise with strong leadership, client engagement, and multi-site governance.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Technical Leadership & Team Management
- Provide technical leadership and direction to site-based engineering managers, facilities engineers, and specialist technical teams across multiple locations
- Act as the senior engineering escalation point for complex technical issues related to laboratories, cleanrooms, and controlled environments
- Develop engineering capability through mentoring, training programs, technical competency frameworks, and succession planning
- Align regional engineering teams around consistent standards, procedures, and performance expectations
Engineering Account Ownership & Client Partnership
- Own the engineering account at a regional level, ensuring delivery of contracted services in line with client requirements and regulatory obligations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders including R&D leaders, lab managers, quality, and EHS teams
- Translate client scientific and R&D requirements into effective engineering and facilities solutions
- Lead technical governance forums, performance reviews, and strategic planning sessions with the client
Technical Oversight of Laboratories, R&D & Cleanrooms
- Provide oversight for engineering systems supporting laboratories, pilot plants, and cleanroom facilities
- Ensure precise control and reliability of environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, pressure differentials, airflow, and contamination control
- Oversee engineering support for laboratory utilities and systems such as:
oHVAC and cleanroom air handling systems
oHigh-purity water and laboratory-grade utilities
oProcess and specialty gases
oChemical storage, distribution, and waste systems
oExhaust, fume hood, and abatement systems
- Support equipment installation, hook-up, commissioning, and operational readiness for laboratory and R&D equipment
Reliability, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure engineering systems comply with applicable regulations, standards, and internal quality systems
- Oversee validation, qualification, and requalification of cleanrooms, laboratories, and critical utilities
- Lead risk assessments, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for system failures or environmental excursions
- Ensure audit readiness and support regulatory inspections across all sites
Multi-Site Governance & Standardization
- Establish and maintain consistent engineering standards, SOPs, and maintenance strategies across the regional portfolio
- Drive harmonization of asset management, CMMS usage, and reliability practices
- Share best practices and technical solutions across sites to improve performance and reduce risk
Financial & Commercial Management
- Manage regional engineering budgets, including labour, subcontractors, and specialist service providers
- Monitor contract performance against KPIs, SLAs, and technical performance metrics
- Identify opportunities for value engineering, lifecycle optimization, and cost efficiency without compromising compliance or performance
Projects, Upgrades & Change Management
- Provide regional oversight of capital projects, facility upgrades, and technology changes affecting laboratories and cleanrooms
- Coordinate engineering resources across sites to support major installations and complex change activities
- Ensure robust change control, commissioning, and handover processes
Continuous Improvement & Strategic Development
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, uptime, energy efficiency, and sustainability
- Support the client's long-term R&D and laboratory growth strategy by ensuring engineering infrastructure is scalable and future-ready
- Contribute to regional and corporate engineering strategy and technical roadmaps
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Facilities, or related discipline)
- Significant experience supporting laboratory-intensive, R&D, cleanroom, or controlled-environment facilities across multiple sites
- Proven experience in engineering account management or senior technical leadership roles
- Strong background in regulated, safety-critical, or highly controlled environments
Key Skills & Competencies
- Advanced knowledge of laboratory, R&D, and cleanroom engineering systems
- Strong leadership and influence across geographically dispersed teams
- Excellent client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Commercial awareness with strong technical judgment
- Ability to balance technical rigor, service delivery, and client satisfaction
Service line: None
