Building Services Engineer

Job Description:

Role Summary

The Building Services Engineer (Civil) is responsible for maintaining the civil, building maintenance and soft services integrity of a high occupancy, mission critical semiconductor manufacturing facility.

This includes managing building defects, soft services, preventive maintenance, vendor performance, and ensuring the built environment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational with minimal disruption to 24/7 manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Civil & Building Management

• Manage day-to-day civil, and structural maintenance (roofing, flooring, faade, waterproofing, drainage, substructure).
• Diagnose and resolve building defects through root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.
• Ensure structural integrity and support vibration-sensitive semiconductor environments.

2. Soft Services & Operational Support

• Oversee soft services: Cafeteria, Busses, Janitorial, waste management, landscaping, pest control.
• Ensure soft services meet hygiene and cleanliness requirements.
• Support small-scale renovations, repairs, and facility improvements without disrupting operations.

3. Preventive Maintenance & Contractor Management

• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance checklists, procedures, and asset care plans for building systems.
• Manage and supervise multiple contractors, including performance monitoring, safety compliance, and contract execution.
• Review and approve method statements, RA/MOS, and permits to work.

4. Compliance, Safety & Audit Readiness

• Ensure compliance with local building codes, hygiene and environmental regulations, and corporate policies.
• Participate in EHS inspections, internal audits, and facility assessments.
• Support emergency response and business continuity for building-related incidents.

5. Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Liaise with internal teams (EHS, Security, Production) to schedule works with minimal impact on operations.
• Coordinate with external vendors on defect rectification, repairs, and soft services performance.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building Management, Facilities Management, or related field.

Experience

Minimum 5 years experience in building maintenance or facilities engineering within:

• semiconductor,
• large manufacturing sites, or
• high occupancy (>3,000 occupants), 24/7 facilities.

Strong track record in defect management and contractor supervision.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of civil/structural systems, building maintenance, asset lifecycle management.
• Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance planning.

Soft Skills

• Proactive, detail oriented, and able to respond quickly to urgent building issues.
• Strong communication, documentation, and coordination capabilities.
• Comfortable working in a demanding 24/7 manufacturing environment.