PE Associate Director/Director, Mechanical - “High-Rise & Complex Buildings”

Ramboll Group A/S; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll Group A/S is seeking a Technical Director, Mechanical for High-Rise & Complex Buildings in Singapore. You will lead the mechanical engineering team, ensuring quality project delivery, managing client relationships, and aligning with strategic business goals.

This role demands a registered PE with 15+ years’ experience in leadership roles within the construction sector. The position provides an opportunity to innovate, mentor a skilled team, and influence Ramboll's growth in the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in mechanical engineering management.
• Proven leadership in directing a team of 20 or more professionals.
• Strong experience with the Singapore construction market.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects for high-rise buildings.
• Develop client relationships by delivering innovative solutions.
• Oversee project budgets and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Business development

Design and delivery of projects

Leadership

Communication

Technical guidance

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Singapore

Job description

PE Associate Director/Director, Mechanical – “High-Rise & Complex Buildings”

PE Associate Director/Director, Mechanical – “High-Rise & Complex Buildings” - Singapore

With over 300 tall building projects delivered globally, our High‑rise & Complex Buildings team brings together structural, MEP, façade, digital and sustainability expertise from concept through to completion. We work at the critical intersections—where structure meets services—because that’s where the biggest opportunities to create value, efficiency and performance are found.

Our work is data‑driven, computationally advanced, and informed by decades of global experience. What truly sets us apart is the way we challenge conventions, collaborate across disciplines, and design with clear intent—for the people who use these buildings and the cities they shape.

If you’re looking for work that stretches your thinking, exposes you to complex, high‑impact projects, and puts you alongside people who are serious about raising the bar, this is where you come to do it.

Job Purpose

The Technical Director, Mechanical is expected to be a pivotal role model in raising Ramboll’s profile in Singapore, introducing new clients, and strengthening existing relationships within the business area. As a key member of the Singapore management team, the Technical Director, Mechanical supports the delivery of the strategy and annual business plan for the unit, in alignment with the overall priorities for Ramboll Buildings and wider activities across APAC, while providing leadership to employees.

The Technical Director, Mechanical is expected to act as a role model for technical competence, the implementation of robust processes, professional governance, and a high‑performance culture, while excelling in project delivery for local teams. The Technical Director generates and supports new business opportunities and collaborates with market leadership in Singapore and other group members to function as an integral part of the APAC team.

Finally, the Technical Director, Mechanical will adopt and contribute to a common project acquisition and technical delivery method to be employed as a spearhead within the APAC region.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the mechanical engineering team in designing, developing, and implementing mechanical systems for high‑rise buildings.
• Direct the planning, execution, and delivery of mechanical engineering projects, ensuring they meet Ramboll’s standards of quality and efficiency.
• Oversee the preparation and review of technical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Ensure relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in mechanical engineering and high‑rise construction, integrating innovative solutions where applicable.
• Represent Ramboll at industry conferences, seminars, and events to promote our expertise in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Act as a role model for technical competence by implementing robust processes, professional governance, and a high‑performance culture.

Strategic Leadership

• Play a key role in Singapore’s management team, supporting the delivery of strategy and annual business plan for the unit.
• Formulate strategies to differentiate Ramboll’s brand and market the differentiation and values that Ramboll could bring to projects in line with Ramboll APAC Buildings strategies and priorities.
• Adopt and contribute to a common project acquisition and technical delivery method for the spearhead to be employed within APAC.
• Drive strategic initiatives that tie together design excellence, digitalisation, and sustainability, ensuring Buildings is at the forefront of Design Excellence.
• Have a commercial mindset to help increase profit in projects, bringing down delivery costs and generating new revenue streams.
• Support and drive technical excellence initiatives including development.
• Win business with existing clients and develop new clients with annual targets, with a special focus on design collaborators (e.g., external architects).
• Lead and be responsible for the design and technical output for a portfolio of projects covering technical solutions, client satisfaction, and project quality.
• Lead and participate in preparing client/project proposals, negotiating fee proposals and requesting additional fees, structuring project teams from internal and external resources, procuring project resources, and planning projects.

Operational Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations in the Singapore office alongside the management team.
• Stay informed about industry trends, start‑ups, competitors, and maintain contact with relevant people across Buildings in Singapore.
• Support preparation and execution of the annual business plan for Buildings in Singapore.
• Manage the financial performance of the business.
• Grow Ramboll Buildings Singapore business and strengthen the Ramboll brand.
• Undertake other management/ assigned by the management.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Singapore.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience and experience working as a director or part of the senior management team leading at least a 20‑strong team.
• Strong business development skills and ability to drive profitable growth and develop broad and deep relationships with clients.
• Strong experience designing and delivering projects in Singapore.
• International and cultural awareness.
• Strong communication skills, fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Seen as an inspiring leader, with solid execution power.
• Consistently leads by example and acts with integrity, impartiality and independence, applying sound personal judgment in all interactions.
• In‑depth knowledge of the local and regional markets.
• Experience with formulation of go‑to‑market strategies.
• Ability to lead diverse, multi‑cultural and international teams.

Does this sound like you?

Apply online and attach your CV, cover letter and any relevant work that showcases what you bring to this role. Let us know when you are available to start. We look forward to hearing from you.

Ramboll Buildings

As part of Ramboll’s global Buildings platform, you will be joining a community of over 4,000 specialists across the world, architects, engineers, sustainability leads, digital designers and everything in between. We work across more than 10,000 building projects each year, and our culture focuses on craft, investment in people, and diversity of thought.

Ramboll in Asia Pacific

Ramboll has nearly 500 experts working across more than 10 offices in Asia Pacific. We’re present in Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, India, Japan, South Korea and Singapore. We deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Architecture & Landscape. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company, nurturing a sustainable future in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.