Electrical Technical Director: Data Centre & Building Services

Red Engineering Design; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

RED, an expanding international M&E consultancy, seeks a Technical Director - Electrical for its Singapore office to lead building services design and project coordination, including data centre projects and hospitality sector work.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, hands-on leadership, and ability to engage clients and contractors while delivering robust technical solutions. This is a senior, client-facing leadership position based in Singapore.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or equivalent
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + experience or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer status
• Experience in building services design for various building types
• Experience managing projects across APAC region (desirable)
• Knowledge of health and safety and regulatory standards
• Understanding of contract and business law
• Experience in invoicing and credit control
• Background in consulting or construction preferred
• Knowledge of international working and business operations of a global consultancy

Responsibilities

• Takes team management and leadership role in development, design and coordination of engineering project services.
• Assists Directors with business strategy and management.
• Carry out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and fee proposals.
• Work with clients and project team to establish project requirements.
• Prepare project reports for management and clients.
• Lead the coordination of engineering services and delivery of concept and detailed designs.
• Mentor younger engineers and develop the team.
• Present technical papers at industry events.

Skills

Team leadership

Client facing

Electrical design

Building services

Data centres

Education

BSc/BEng in electrical/building services

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

RED, an expanding international M&E consultancy, seeks a Technical Director - Electrical for its Singapore office to lead building services design and project coordination, including data centre projects and hospitality sector work.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, hands-on leadership, and ability to engage clients and contractors while delivering robust technical solutions. This is a senior, client-facing leadership position based in Singapore.