Swee Meng joined WT in 1991 after obtaining his degree in Building Economics and Quantity Surveying and was appointed as an Associate in 1995. Throughout his career, he has worked across a broad range of market sectors, contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects in Singapore and internationally.
He has significant experience in the education sector, encompassing both local and international projects from primary and secondary education facilities through to tertiary institutions. Swee Meng served as Job Captain for the Australian International School (AISS) Phases 2 and 3 at Lorong Chuan, overseeing the projects from inception through to completion, and has also been involved in the development of the new campus for Stamford American International School. His tertiary education experience includes the National University of Singapore School of Mathematics and Science and the Singapore Polytechnic School of Life Science and Chemical Studies.
Swee Meng is well versed in both private and public sector standard forms of contract commonly used in Singapore. In addition, he has extensive experience with a variety of procurement and project delivery methods, including Negotiated Contracts, Design and Construct (D&C), Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Management Contracting and Construction Management.
He is recognised for his involvement in the delivery of fast-track light industrial developments, including the Ikea and Courts Regional Retail Centre at Tampines. On these projects, WT played a key role in facilitating the tendering and award of contracts within two months of appointment. He has also applied this experience to the delivery of business park and commercial developments.
In the banking sector, Swee Meng has extensive fit-out experience and has managed numerous fit-out projects for the Royal Bank of Scotland. His hospitality portfolio includes Orchid Hotel, Park Regis Hotel and Grand Orchard.
His cost planning expertise is regularly sought by clients to support prospective land acquisitions for residential developments, providing valuable input during the early stages of project evaluation and planning.