Associate Director, Mechanical Engineering
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About the Role
Black & White Engineering seeks an experienced Associate Director, Mechanical Engineering to lead complex, high-value projects in Singapore and APAC.
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Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, overseeing day to day people management.
- Drive team performance, utilisation, and project delivery in line with business targets.
- 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.
- Oversee design reviews, technical compliance, and coordination across disciplines.
- 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.
- Support 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.
- Contribute to strategic planning, operational excellence, and regional alignment as a key member of the Singapore leadership team.
Requirements
- 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 or mission critical facilities
- Strong knowledge of Singapore codes and regulations (e.g. BCA, SS standards)
Full Job Posting
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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).
What's In It For You
- Work on high profile data centre and mission critical projects.
- Be part of a growing APAC team with international exposure.
- Competitive compensation package (commensurate with experience).
- Opportunities for growth and development within a global consultancy.
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