To plan, execute, and deliver engineering and capital projects across Cedarcrest Hospitals Ltd. including medical equipment installations, facility upgrades, new-build works, and plant/system replacements on time, within budget, and in full compliance with healthcare regulatory, safety, and quality standards, while minimizing disruption to clinical services and hospital operations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Manage the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure) for engineering projects ranging from equipment installation to major infrastructure works.
Develop and maintain project charters, scope documents, work breakdown structures, Gantt schedules, and resource plans.
Stakeholder & Contractor Management
Coordinate with hospital departments, including clinical departments, procurement, finance, IT, and infection prevention & control to ensure projects meet operational needs and regulatory requirements.
Procure and manage external consultants, architects, contractors, and vendors including tender evaluation, contract negotiation, and performance management.
Chair project review meetings and produce progress reports for the leadership team.
Compliance, Safety & Quality
Ensure all works comply with applicable building codes, healthcare facility standards (infection control, medical gas systems, electrical safety), fire safety, and environmental requirements.
Enforce permit-to-work, isolation, and downtime procedures to safeguard patient safety and continuity of clinical services during works.
Qualifications and Experience
BSc/BEng in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
5+ years managing engineering/construction projects, of which at least 2 years in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to liaise credibly with clinicians, executives, regulators, and tradespeople
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage contractors; excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
Valid driver's licence; willingness to be on call for project emergencies
Membership of a recognised professional engineering body (e.g., COREN, ASME, CIBSE)