Facility Engineer – Manufacturing Projects

Facility Engineer – Manufacturing Projects

The Facility Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, and executing building and infrastructure requirements for new manufacturing programmes. You will manage contractors, support production equipment installation, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Facility Planning & Project Execution

• Lead facility readiness for new programmes covering safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Coordinate layout planning with engineering teams to optimise plant space utilisation.
• Manage relocation and modification of existing facilities.

Equipment & Infrastructure Setup

• Oversee design, procurement, and installation of:
  • Dust and mist extraction systems
  • Coolant filtration and distribution
  • Industrial ducting and piping systems
• Support installation of production equipment through commissioning and handover.

Production Support Areas

• Set up shopfloor support facilities such as:
  • Rest areas and offices
  • Communication and control rooms
  • Sanitation and operational support stations

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with contractors, architects, and internal teams.
• Ensure construction and installation activities meet specifications and timelines.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance.

Cost & Budget Management

• Track project costs and budgets across facility components.
• Support cost estimation, approvals, and invoice validation.
• Maintain cost data for infrastructure and installation activities.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Monitor contractor safety practices and risk assessments.
• Support environmental and compliance audits.

Reporting & Digital Tools

• Track project progress using programme management tools.
• Provide periodic updates to stakeholders.
• Support digital modelling (e.g., BIM, laser scanning) for design and execution.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
  (Diploma with relevant experience may be considered)

Experience

• 5+ years (Degree) or 10+ years (Diploma) in:
  • Facility engineering or plant engineering
  • Manufacturing or industrial project environments

Technical Skills

• Facility systems (HVAC, piping, utilities, coolant systems)
• Project execution and contractor management
• Cost tracking and budgeting
• Familiarity with tools such as BIM, SAP/ARIBA (or equivalent)

Soft Skills

• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder communication
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Experience Level

Senior Level