Assistant Manager - Engineering Services (Development & Estate Department) [NIE]

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NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Assistant Manager (Engineering Services – Electrical/M&E) to assist Head of the Development & Estate Department in the facility management, building systems planning, infrastructure development and improvement and addition & alteration (A&A) works.

Responsibilities:

- Manage the Electrical system (High Tension and Low Tension system) of NIE campus. Ensure the reliability of the electrical system in NIE.

- Manage the Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems of NIE campus. Ensure the reliability of the ELV systems in NIE.

- Oversee electricity metering and billing and Power Monitoring System. Analyse electricity consumption of NIE and implement measures to reduce the energy consumption.

- Manage assigned M&E systems, ensuring the reliability of the system in NIE.

- Assist in environmental sustainability and energy conservation projects/initiatives.

- Manage the procurement and administration of contracts for maintenance and project works.

- Prepare specifications and tender/quotation documentations and call quotation/tender.

- Manage and supervise term contractors to ensure the smooth operations of NIE campus and facilities.

- Manage and oversee the maintenance regime of the systems under his/her care at NIE which includes routine and audit checks, monitoring and ensuring maintenance and repair works are done in a timely manner, managing the performance of the contractors and proper supervision of contractors' works.

- Manage and oversee the infrastructure development projects, Addition & Alteration (A&A) works, repair and redecoration (R&R) and improvement works; ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget with acceptable quality.

- Develop, implement, review and maintain regime and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regularly and ensure the systems and projects under his/her care are in full compliance with the regulatory requirements and safety requirements.

- Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

- A University Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services or Building Science with at least 3 years of relevant working experience in operation and maintenance of Electrical system and/or in installation/project management of Electrical system.

- Strong technical knowledge in Electrical systems and good knowledge in building services design, installation and maintenance.

- Well versed in relevant authority/regulatory codes of practices for Electrical.

- Candidates with experience in the facilities management and operation of Institutes of Higher Learning campus or hospital campus or large-scale developments will have an advantage.

- Relevant work experience in the following areas will be an advantage:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of building construction, A&A works, feasibility studies, budget estimates, and project management processes and planning

• Strong knowledge and understanding of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems such as ACMV, Fire Protection, etc.

- Strong team-player with good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.

- Self-starter with strong sense of initiative, with ability to work with ambiguity and agility.

- Good analytical and problem-solving skills

- Good project management skills.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 20 February 2026.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.