Associate Director, Mechanical Eng – Data Centre APAC

Black & White Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Mechanical Engineering to lead multi-disciplinary teams on high-value projects in Singapore and the APAC region. You will drive client engagement, project delivery, and business development within mission-critical environments such as data centres.

You will oversee design reviews, ensure regulatory compliance, manage project financials, and mentor engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BSc or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status 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 (BCA, SS standards).

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.
• 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 growth of Black & White Engineering in Singapore by contributing to client development and market expansion.
• Identify new business opportunities within data centre and mission-critical sectors.

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BSc or equivalent)

Job description

Black & White Engineering is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Mechanical Engineering to lead multi-disciplinary teams on high-value projects in Singapore and the APAC region. You will drive client engagement, project delivery, and business development within mission-critical environments such as data centres.

You will oversee design reviews, ensure regulatory compliance, manage project financials, and mentor engineers.