APAC Site Development - Data Centre

GRIT; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GRIT is seeking an APAC Development Lead to drive early-stage data centre projects across the region. You will integrate engineering, site development and project strategy to shape viable concepts and performance criteria.

You will lead technical due diligence, assess site feasibility, and collaborate with real estate, finance and external stakeholders to define development approaches and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
• 5–8 years of engineering experience, ideally in data centres or mission-critical infra.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and data centre infrastructure knowledge.
• Experience with site assessment, technical due diligence or early-stage development.
• APAC exposure preferred.
• Willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical due diligence and feasibility assessments for APAC data centre sites.
• Assess site constraints, infrastructure, utilities and development readiness.
• Provide mechanical input into early-stage development and concept design.
• Develop initial engineering strategies and site concepts.
• Engage with utilities, authorities and external stakeholders.
• Support transition from development to detailed design and construction.
• Contribute to development across multiple APAC markets.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Data centre experience

APAC market experience

Stakeholder management

Willingness to travel regionally

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading organisation in the data centre and critical infrastructure sector for a APAC Development Lead to join its growing regional team.

This is a key role focused on the early-stage development of data centre projects across APAC, working at the intersection of engineering, site development and project strategy.

You will play a critical role in assessing new opportunities, determining site viability and shaping the engineering approach from the earliest stages of development. This includes technical due diligence, site feasibility, infrastructure assessment, utilities, constructability and development planning.

The role offers significant regional exposure and long-term career progression, with the opportunity to develop into broader project development and leadership responsibilities as the business continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support technical due diligence and feasibility assessments for potential data centre sites across APAC.
• Assess site constraints, infrastructure, utilities, accessibility and overall development readiness.
• Provide mechanical engineering input into early-stage data centre development and concept design.
• Evaluate power, water, cooling and other critical infrastructure requirements.
• Develop initial engineering strategies, site concepts and development approaches.
• Identify technical, regulatory and constructability risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Work with real estate, engineering, commercial, finance and project delivery teams to evaluate new opportunities.
• Engage with utilities, consultants, authorities and other external stakeholders.
• Provide technical input into site selection, investment decisions and project prioritisation.
• Support the transition of projects from early-stage development into detailed design and construction.
• Contribute to the development of new data centre opportunities across multiple APAC markets.

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates with a Mechanical Engineering background who have gained experience within the data centre sector and have exposure to site development or technical feasibility.

You will ideally bring:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of relevant engineering experience, ideally within data centres, mission-critical infrastructure or large-scale projects.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and an understanding of data centre infrastructure.
• Experience with site assessment, technical due diligence or early-stage development.
• Exposure to utilities, infrastructure or project development would be advantageous.
• Experience working across APAC markets is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A willingness to travel regionally

Importantly, you don't need to have experience across every aspect of the role.

The organisation is prepared to develop and train the right individual across the broader areas of market development, commercial considerations, utilities, project planning and regional stakeholder management.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to move beyond a traditional engineering role and become involved in how new data centre developments are identified, evaluated and brought to life.

You will gain exposure to multiple APAC markets, work alongside senior stakeholders and develop a broader understanding of the data centre development lifecycle.

For the right individual, this represents a high-growth regional career opportunity within a sector experiencing significant long-term investment and expansion.

If you are a Mechanical Engineer with data centre experience and are looking for your next step into regional development, we would like to hear from you.