Mechanical Engineering Construction Director

Permanent

Singapore

JOB-22301

Ben Anderson

Our client is an internationally recognised multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy with a long-standing presence across Asia-Pacific and a portfolio spanning complex buildings, infrastructure, and industrial facilities. Their Singapore business is widely regarded for technical depth and the quality of its client relationships.

As part of continued growth in the region, they are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Construction Director / Manager to lead the delivery of MEP consultancy services on major projects, provide senior technical leadership across the discipline, and act as a trusted advisor to key clients.

Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the delivery of MEP consultancy services across major and technically complex projects, from design development through to construction completion
Provide senior technical leadership and design review across all MEP disciplines, ensuring engineering quality, code compliance, and full interdisciplinary coordination
Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver against agreed scope, programme, budget, and quality benchmarks, intervening early where performance or risk requires it
Identify technical and commercial risk across the project lifecycle and drive resolution with clients, contractors, and internal delivery teams before issues escalate into disputes or claims
Provide technical input across procurement and contract administration, including tender documentation, contractor engagement, submission review, and response to site technical queries
Lead constructability, safety, operability, and maintainability reviews, ensuring design intent is carried through to a buildable and serviceable outcome
Act as the senior point of contact for clients, reporting on progress, risk, and key decisions, and building the trusted relationships that generate repeat and referral work
Mentor and develop engineering staff while upholding quality management systems, statutory obligations, health and safety standards, and professional conduct

Requirements

Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or a related engineering discipline
Substantial post-graduate experience in MEP engineering design, design management, or project delivery, gained within a consultancy environment
Proven track record leading the delivery of large-scale, technically complex building or infrastructure projects in Singapore or the wider Asia-Pacific region
Professional registration or chartered status with a recognised institution (PE, CEng, MIES, CIBSE or equivalent) is strongly preferred
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with the ability to coordinate consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders across all project phases
Strong commercial and contractual awareness, including risk management, claims avoidance, and contract administration
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the credibility to advise clients at senior level
Full right to work in Singapore (Singapore Citizen or PR preferred; Employment Pass candidates with directly relevant local experience will be considered)

For a confidential discussion please contact ben.anderson@mrgglobal.com

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