About the role

• As a Wet Services Engineer, you will develop, maintain and ensure implementation of a strategic plan for the wet services infrastructure of the portfolio. Focus areas include water resilience, water efficiency, compliance & reporting and sustainability

What you will bring

Inherent requirements for the position (non-negotiable)

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Masters Degree in Water Management/ Water Resource Management is preferred
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, water and waste management, fire suppression systems, and relevant codes and standards.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a wet services-focused engineering role, preferably within retail and commercial property environments.

Additional demonstrable requirements:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple assets and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively under pressure.

What you will be doing

• System Management: oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all wet services, including water supply, drainage, plumbing fixtures, sanitary systems, greywater systems, RO Systems and fire protection systems (e.g., sprinklers, hydrants). Fire protection system maintenance is done in consultation with the fire engineers.
• Asset Oversight: Manage wet services infrastructure across multiple sites, ensuring that each asset meets compliance standards, operational requirements, and maintenance schedules. Maintenance & Repairs. Coordinate, supervise and manage maintenance and repair works. Liaise with facilities managers, technical managers, maintenance managers based at the different sites and contractors and service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of works. Digitize all water metering infrastructure and ensure the correct water smart meters are fitted. Ensure that all water metering data is under the control of the landlord and ensure that the smart water meter suppliers divert all data to the appropriate cloud storage space.
• Project Support: Provide technical support on wet services for refurbishments, tenant fit-outs, and capital works. Review design drawings, specifications, and installation quality. Development of water infrastructure drawings per building and keeping them up to date.
• Emergency Response: Respond to wet services-related emergencies (e.g., leaks, blockages, failures) and implement corrective actions to minimize disruption and property damage.
• Sustainability & Efficiency: Identify opportunities for water efficiency, sustainability improvements, and cost savings across the asset portfolio. Drive down water consumption to meet Net Zero Targets and implement management actions needed to reduce water consumption continually.
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with property managers, facilities management, technical managers, maintenance managers,
• tenants, and contractors to ensure service quality and address concerns or requirements related to wet
• services. Monthly KPI Reporting on Water, water recycling, contractors KPIs.