Technical Director Structural

Mott MacDonald; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering consultancy in Singapore is seeking an experienced Technical Director Structural to oversee the design and construction support for major projects. You will lead a high-performing team and influence infrastructure design while ensuring outstanding technical outcomes for clients. Responsibilities include managing design development and statutory submissions, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring projects meet Singapore's building standards. This role offers an agile working environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Life and personal accident insurance

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience with complex structural steelwork projects.
• Proficiency in precast and PT design.
• Familiarity with BIM and delivering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and submission of structural works for major projects.
• Manage design development and statutory submissions.
• Attend technical meetings and conduct site inspections.

Skills

Detailed design engineering for complex structural steel systems

Mentoring junior engineers

Expert knowledge in Singapore building standards

Proficient in 3D design programmes

Ability to work independently

Education

Professional Engineers Board practicing certificate or recognized degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Robot

SAP 2000

STAAD Pro

ETABS

SAFE

Revit

Tekla Structures

Job description

Location Singapore Country Singapore Contract type Permanent Work pattern Full Time Market Buildings Discipline Structural Job ref 12994 Recruiter contact Shing Ying Low

Location/s: Singapore Recruiter contact: Shing Ying Low

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. We are a leading consultancy within Singapore and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Technical Director Structural to join our Buildings Market.

Our building and construction engineering skills are well represented on several high-profile projects across commercial, institutional, aviation, etc buildings. Our Singapore teams work collaboratively to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standard. This gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and further your career in a supportive environment and leverage Mott MacDonald's expansive talent pool.

Your Opportunity

The Technical Director Structural role is strongly involved with and leading the design, submission, construction support, as-built documentation, and completion of the structural works for major projects. The role has the dual functionality of leading outstanding technical outcomes for our clients and growing and shaping a high performing team. You would be responsible for influencing, implementing, and advising our clients to help them design, deliver, operate, and maintain outstanding infrastructure.

At Mott MacDonald Singapore, we empower you to thrive by offering opportunities to deliver nation-shaping infrastructure projects and excellent engineering innovation.
You have the option to build a career as specialized or as broad as you aspire, vertically or horizontally. You will participate and co-create transformative solutions that define innovative progress.

In this role, you are required to:

• Perform detailed design engineering for complex structural steel systems, precast concrete and post-tensioning structures
• Manage design development, statutory submissions, and support all construction phases of the project.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering analyses, calculations, and documentation required for statutory submissions.
• Provide construction support and attend technical and progress meetings with clients, as well as conduct site inspections during construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide them through structural design tasks.

About You:

• Possess a Professional Engineers Board practicing certificate / recognized university degree in Civil Engineering.
• Holder of Professional Engineer (PE) Civil will be advantageous.
• Experience and familiarity with complex structural steelwork projects.
• Experience and knowledge in precast and PT design.
• Experience with Rhino and scripting will be advantageous.
• Proficient in 3D design programmes i.e. Robot, TSD, SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, ETABS, SAFE etc.
• Familiar with the latest codes of practice, the complete BCA submission and approval process.
• Familiar with Revit, Tekla Structures and delivering projects in BIM.
• Having a sense of Engineering Strategy would be highly advantageous
• Ability to work independently and lead a project team.
• Expert knowledge in Singapore building standards.
• Candidate with less experience may be considered for the position of Principal Structural Engineer.

Employee ownership

Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long‑term impact and contribution. Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

Our Benefits Package Is Designed To Enhance Your Experience

Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.