Editorial summary

The company, a leading utilities and infrastructure provider in Singapore, is seeking a Resident Technical Officer (RTO) with experience in M&E, preferably in chilled water systems, for a one-year contract position. The role involves promoting safety culture, conducting toolbox talks, supporting safety inspections, and ensuring contractor compliance with HSE standards, as well as reviewing construction documents. The position offers a salary range of $5,500 to $6,500, negotiable based on relevant experience. Candidates should have relevant technical expertise and a strong focus on safety compliance.

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Job description

[This job id 32555 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 16 Sep 2026]

Your new company

Client is a leading utilities and infrastructure provider in Singapore, seeking to hire a 1 Year Contract RTO / Resident Technical officer (M&E).

• Duration: 1 Year contract
• Salary: $5500 - $6500 (negotiable depending on relevant experience)

Your new role

We are seeking a RTO / Resident Technical Officer with experience in chilled water systems (preferable) to promote and enforce a strong safety culture on site, conduct toolbox talks, support safety inspections, and ensure contractor compliance with HSE requirements.

• Review construction documents including drawings, method statements, and material submissions.
• Oversee delivery, receipt, and inspection of materials and equipment, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Coordinate site access, logistics, and service routing activities.
• Supervise daily construction works, contractor activities, inspections, and site surveys to ensure compliance with project specifications and schedules.
• Perform installation and line checks to verify works meet contractual and approved drawing requirements.
• Monitor project progress, prepare status reports, resolve site issues, and support timely project delivery.
• Maintain site records, identify non-conformities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage defect identification, punch listing, rectification, and close-out activities.
• Witness and support testing, commissioning, site acceptance tests (SAT), and pre-commissioning activities.
• Review as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and support system handover to operations teams.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

What you'll need to succeed

• Diploma in Building, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized institution, with relevant experience in construction site supervision.
• Accredited as a Resident Technical Officer (RTO) in Singapore, with a strong understanding of construction practices, engineering drawings, quality control, workplace safety requirements, and applicable statutory regulations.

What you'll get in return 
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to large scale company.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Rachel at Hays on +65 6027 1923 or email for a confidential discussion.

Referrals are welcome.

Registration ID No. R24121588| EA License number: 07C3924 | Company Registration No. 200609504D

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