Project Mechanical Engineering Construction Director

BECA CARTER HOLLINGS & FERNER (S.E.ASIA) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

BECA CARTER HOLLINGS & FERNER (S.E.ASIA) PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking an experienced MEP Construction Director to lead site delivery on major projects, providing technical oversight, contractor governance, and client-facing leadership.

You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, manage risk, ensure quality and programme certainty, and develop strong client relationships while championing safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional registration, chartership or membership of a relevant professional institution preferred.
• Significant experience in MEP engineering, design management, or project delivery within a consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying engineering principles and industry best practice across complex building or infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating stakeholders across project phases.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and risk management awareness.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of MEP consultancy services for major and complex projects.
• Provide technical leadership, review, and oversight to ensure engineering quality, compliance, and coordination across all MEP disciplines.
• Guide multi disciplinary teams to deliver project outcomes in accordance with agreed scope, programme, budget, and quality objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify technical risks and issues, and drive timely resolution in collaboration with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Support the development and implementation of project delivery plans, technical review processes, and quality assurance procedures.
• Contribute to constructability, safety, operational, and maintainability reviews during design development and delivery.
• Provide technical input during procurement activities, including consultant/contractor engagement, tender review, and contract administration support.
• Advise on technical and commercial matters, helping to manage project risks and minimise potential disputes or claims.
• Maintain effective coordination between design teams, client representatives, site teams, and other project stakeholders.
• Support construction phase services as required, including review of contractor submissions, responses to technical queries, and site-based coordination.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive service, trusted technical advice, and a clear understanding of client needs.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams on project status, risks, timelines, and key decisions.
• Mentor and support team members, promoting technical excellence, collaboration, and professional development.
• Contribute to business growth through client engagement, repeat work opportunities, and participation in industry and professional networks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, statutory requirements, quality systems, health and safety obligations, and professional ethics.
• Promote and uphold company values, systems, and policies at all times.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Skills

MEP engineering

Leadership

Risk management

Client relationships

Communication

Time management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced MEP Construction Director to lead site delivery on major projects in Singapore, providing technical oversight, contractor governance, and client-facing leadership. This is a critical role within our Building Services business, responsible for ensuring quality, programme certainty, and successful construction delivery.

About You

You are an experienced engineer from a consulting environment with a proven track record in delivering complex projects and managing client relationships.

You bring strong technical capability together with commercial awareness and leadership skills. You are confident leading teams, engaging clients, and driving successful project outcomes.

You are motivated by delivering high-quality solutions, developing people, and contributing to the growth of the business.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible to:

• Lead and manage the delivery of MEP consultancy services for major and complex projects.
• Provide technical leadership, review, and oversight to ensure engineering quality, compliance, and coordination across all MEP disciplines.
• Guide multi disciplinary teams to deliver project outcomes in accordance with agreed scope, programme, budget, and quality objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify technical risks and issues, and drive timely resolution in collaboration with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Support the development and implementation of project delivery plans, technical review processes, and quality assurance procedures.
• Contribute to constructability, safety, operational, and maintainability reviews during design development and delivery.
• Provide technical input during procurement activities, including consultant/contractor engagement, tender review, and contract administration support.
• Advise on technical and commercial matters, helping to manage project risks and minimise potential disputes or claims.
• Maintain effective coordination between design teams, client representatives, site teams, and other project stakeholders.
• Support construction phase services as required, including review of contractor submissions, responses to technical queries, and site-based coordination.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive service, trusted technical advice, and a clear understanding of client needs.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams on project status, risks, timelines, and key decisions.
• Mentor and support team members, promoting technical excellence, collaboration, and professional development.
• Contribute to business growth through client engagement, repeat work opportunities, and participation in industry and professional networks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, statutory requirements, quality systems, health and safety obligations, and professional ethics.
• Promote and uphold company values, systems, and policies at all times.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional registration, chartership or membership of a relevant professional institution preferred.
• Significant experience in MEP engineering, design management, or project delivery within a consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying engineering principles and industry best practice across complex building or infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating stakeholders across project phases.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and risk management awareness.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of professional conduct.

About Beca

Beca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultants in our region. We have more than 4,000 employees in 25 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.

Our employee-ownership model remains key to our future. It underpins our commitment to building and sustaining long-term relationships with our clients, it helps drive our positive, purpose-driven andgrowth-oriented culture, it sets us apart from our competitors, and it gives meaning to our social contract.

‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make every day better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships and use our skills and systems to empower innovation; helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations. Find out more about us atwww.beca.com.

Ready to make a move?

We offer a comprehensivecareer growth and development programme along with a vibrant and supportiveteam environment. If you enjoy working for an organization that valuespartnership, tenacity, enjoyment and cares for its people and clients, thenlook no further than Beca.

The Beca Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applications are kept strictly confidential.