Senior Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

Mott MacDonald; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a passionate Senior Mechanical Engineer to design mechanical systems for impactful projects. You will lead project delivery in a dynamic team and contribute to sustainability efforts. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in consultancy building services.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Culture supporting innovation

Employee-owned organisation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in consultancy building services.
• Progressing toward professional or chartered engineering status.
• Strong understanding of local building codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for building services.
• Lead or contribute to project delivery.
• Champion innovation and sustainability in mechanical design.
• Collaborate globally with teams across regions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project delivery

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainability

BIM tools

Digital innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• Minimum 5 years' experience in consultancy building services is essential.
• Work on iconic and impactful projects that shape communities.
• Grow your career in a values-driven, employee-owned global consultancy.

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. As a leading firm in Malaysia, we’re expanding our Buildings team and looking for a passionate Senior Mechanical Engineer to help us deliver, innovative, and socially impactful projects.

You’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team working on both local and international projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts across sectors including Built Environment, Advisory, Transport, Water, and Energy.

What You’ll Do

• Design mechanical systems for building services: HVAC, fire protection, and sanitary systems.
• Lead or contribute to project delivery, ensuring technical excellence, timeliness, and budget alignment.
• Champion innovation and sustainability in mechanical design.
• Work with BIM tools and computational design to enhance engineering outcomes.
• Collaborate globally with Mott MacDonald teams across regions.
• Engage in business development and integrate digital solutions into project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in building services within a consultancy environment.
• Candidates with more experience may be considered for senior roles.
• Progressing toward professional or chartered engineering status.
• Strong understanding of local building codes and regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Passion for digital innovation and sustainable design.
• Commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset.

Why Join Us?

• Work on meaningful projects that make a real difference.
• Learn and grow alongside global specialists and respected professionals.
• Be part of an employee-owned, values-driven organisation.
• Enjoy a culture that supports innovation, inclusion, and continuous development.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us shape a better built environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.