Associate Director, Mechanical Engineering

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

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. You will play a key role in client engagement, project delivery, team leadership, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• 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.

Project & Technical Delivery

• 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.

Business Development & Strategy

• 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.
• Represent the company in industry forums and client engagements

Leadership Contribution

• Act as a key member of the Singapore leadership team.
• Contribute to strategic planning, operational excellence, and regional aligment.

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

• 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