Facilities Management Engineer – FM Engineer

About the role

The Facilities Management Engineer will lead the technical handover of university facilities, ensuring all building systems are fully operational and compliant before acceptance. This role bridges construction and operations, coordinating with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to deliver a smooth transition to maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical handover of university facilities from contractors and consultants.
• Attend, witness, and verify all Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities for MEP systems.
• Review and validate handover documentation, including As‑Built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, test reports, and asset registers.
• Ensure MEP systems (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, ELV, BMS) meet project specifications before acceptance.
• Coordinate resolution of punch‑list items and outstanding defects.
• Support the transition from construction to operation and maintenance phases.
• Conduct technical inspections and recommend acceptance or rejection based on requirements.
• Prepare handover status reports and monitor progress until final acceptance.
• Assist Facilities Management in establishing preventive maintenance plans and asset data.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of experience in Facilities Management, Operation & Maintenance, or building projects.
• Proven experience in handover of facilities/buildings from contractors and consultants.
• Hands‑on experience with Testing & Commissioning and witnessing commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with international standards and best practices for building commissioning.

Required skills

• Electrical engineering knowledge.
• Mechanical engineering knowledge.
• MEP systems expertise (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, ELV, BMS).
• Testing & Commissioning (T&C) procedures.
• Review of As‑Built drawings and O&M manuals.
• Asset register and warranty documentation handling.
• Understanding of international building commissioning standards.