Head of Mechanical Design

Archer Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Recruitment represents a leading data centre developer seeking a Head of Mechanical Design to lead across APAC and Europe.

This senior role requires extensive expertise in mission-critical infrastructure, driving design excellence, standards and innovative cooling solutions through development, construction and commissioning across multiple projects.

You will mentor teams, manage consultants, ensure regulatory compliance, and balance technical, schedule and cost targets in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading mechanical design for data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Translate concept designs into detailed construction documents.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore regulations and international standards.
• Proven track record managing multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design strategy across the data centre portfolio.
• Provide technical leadership for HVAC and cooling infrastructure.
• Oversee design development from concept through commissioning.
• Establish design standards, specs and guidelines for consistency.
• Review and approve engineering designs and value engineering proposals.
• Collaborate with development, PM, construction and operations teams.
• Manage external consultants, contractors and vendors.
• Drive design optimisation, energy efficiency and innovative cooling.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore codes and international standards.
• Mentor engineering teams and build strong mechanical design capability.

Skills

Leadership

Data centre cooling

HVAC systems

Design lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Energy efficiency

Regulatory compliance

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are representing a leading data centre developer seeking an experienced Head of Mechanical Design to lead and oversee mechanical engineering design across its data centre development portfolio in APAC and Europe.

This is a senior leadership position suited to an established mechanical engineering professional with strong technical expertise in mission‑critical infrastructure, particularly data centres, and the ability to drive design excellence, innovation and engineering standards across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design function, overseeing design strategy and technical delivery across the data centre development portfolio.
• Provide technical leadership for mechanical systems, including HVAC, cooling infrastructure, chilled water systems, ventilation and other mission‑critical building services.
• Oversee mechanical design development from concept and feasibility through detailed design, construction and commissioning.
• Establish and maintain design standards, specifications and engineering guidelines to ensure consistency, efficiency and quality.
• Review and approve engineering designs, technical submissions and value engineering proposals.
• Work closely with internal development, project management, construction and operations teams to ensure design solutions meet project requirements.
• Manage and coordinate external engineering consultants, contractors and specialist vendors.
• Drive design optimisation, energy efficiency, sustainability and innovative cooling solutions for high‑density data centre environments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Singapore codes, regulations and international engineering standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams while building a strong mechanical design capability within the organisation.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience in mechanical design and engineering, with a strong track record in data centre or other mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience in a senior mechanical engineering or design leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of data centre cooling systems, HVAC, chilled water systems and critical mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience managing the full design lifecycle, from concept design through construction and commissioning.
• Familiarity with Singapore building regulations, authority requirements and relevant international standards.
• Proven ability to manage engineering consultants, multidisciplinary teams and key project stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical requirements, project timelines and cost considerations.

We appreciate every application, however, due to a high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.