Associate Director, Mechanical Engineering
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Black & White Engineering · 20 Collyer Quay, SingaporeS$120K–S$168K/yrFull-timeUnknown6d ago
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About the role
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Mechanical Engineering to lead complex, high-value projects and drive the continued growth of Black & White Engineering in Singapore and the wider APAC region. This role will oversee multi-disciplinary teams delivering technically challenging projects, particularly within mission-critical environments such as data centres. You will play a key role in client engagement, project delivery, team leadership, and business development.
Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, overseeing all day-to-day people management responsibilities.
- Drive team performance, utilisation, and project delivery in line with business targets.
- Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and capability development in Singapore.
- Project & Technical Delivery
- Provide senior technical leadership across projects, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions.
- Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring client requirements are met on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring strong stakeholder relationships across developers, contractors, and consultants.
- Oversee design reviews, technical compliance, and coordination across disciplines.
- Commercial & Financial Management
- Take ownership of project financial performance, including cost control, profitability, and risk management.
- Lead feasibility studies, prepare and review fee proposals, and support bid submissions.
- Monitor team financials (utilisation, revenue, margins) and take corrective action where required.
- Business Development & Strategy
- Support the growth of B&W Engineering in Singapore by contributing to client development and market expansion.
- Identify new business opportunities within the data centre and mission-critical sectors.
- Represent the company in industry forums and client engagements.
- Leadership Contribution
- Act as a key member of the Singapore leadership team.
- Contribute to strategic planning, operational excellence, and regional alignment.
- Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BSc or equivalent).
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng, PE Singapore, or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum 10-15 years' experience in mechanical (MEP) design consultancy.
- Proven experience delivering complex MEP projects, ideally in: Data Centres / Mission Critical Facilities, Commercial or large-scale infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of relevant design standards, including Singapore codes and regulations (e.g. BCA, SS standards).
Benefits
Work on high-profile data centre and mission critical projectsBe part of a growing APAC team with international exposureCompetitive compensation package (commensurate with experience)Opportunities for growth and development within a global consultancy
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