The Senior Specialist/Specialist will support the Principal Specialist (B&I-Mech) in leading the Mechanical team to provide the advance mechanical engineering expertise to the development projects. He/She will help build internal capabilities within HTX. Additionally, the role will involve addressing downstream infrastructure management and project development.
Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)
Senior Specialist / Specialist (Building and Infrastructure - Mechanical)
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 16 Oct 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
Reporting to the Principal Specialist (Mechanical), he/she is expected to provide technical support and guidance to the Home Team Departments (HTDs). He/she will be responsible for the following:
• Assist the Principal Specialist (Mechanical) to develop governance framework on the mechanical infrastructure management in MHA
• Provide advice on mechanical matters and approves any mechanical enhancements and changes to the overall MHA electrical infrastructure
• Plan mechanical infrastructure development to support MHA’s operational needs
• Manage the progress of the Building and Infrastructure projects to ensure timely implementation
• Develop and conduct audits on both developmental and existing mechanical infrastructure in MHA.
What we are looking for
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering recognised by PE Board
• Between 5-8 years of relevant experience as a building consultant involved in design and construction supervision for different types of building projects (e.g. Infrastructural, Data Centres, Hospitals, etc.)
• Experienced in facilities management
• Familiar with M&E systems, local Codes of Practices, Statutory Authorities requirements, Instruction Manual, Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract and FM operational practices
• Good in people management.
• Confident with good judgement to handle different situations.
The selected candidate may be posted to one of the HTDs after undergoing on-the-job training in HTX.
* All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.
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About your application process
This job is closing on 16 Oct 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) or the wider Public Service.
About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)
HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.
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