Job Description & Requirements
About the Rol
eWe are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Mechanical Engineering to lead complex, high-value projects and drive the continued growth of Black & White Engineering in Singapore and the wider APAC region
.This role will oversee multi-disciplinary teams delivering technically challenging projects, particularly within mission-critical environments such as data centres. You will play a key role in client engagement, project delivery, team leadership, and business development
.
Key Responsibiliti
esLeadership & Team Manageme
- ntLead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, overseeing all day-to-day people management responsibilitie
- s.Drive team performance, utilisation, and project delivery in line with business target
- s.Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and capability development in Singapor
e.
Project & Technical Deliv
- eryProvide senior technical leadership across projects, ensuring high-quality engineering solutio
- ns.Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring client requirements are met on time, within scope, and within budg
- et.Act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring strong stakeholder relationships across developers, contractors, and consultan
- ts.Oversee design reviews, technical compliance, and coordination across disciplin
es.
Commercial & Financial Manage
- mentTake ownership of project financial performance, including cost control, profitability, and risk managem
- ent.Lead feasibility studies, prepare and review fee proposals, and support bid submissi
- ons.Monitor team financials (utilisation, revenue, margins) and take corrective action where requi
red.
Business Development & Str
- ategySupport the growth of B&W Engineering in Singapore by contributing to client development and market expan
- sion.Identify new business opportunities within the data centre and mission-critical sec
- tors.Represent the company in industry forums and client engagem
ents.
Leadership Contri
- butionAct as a key member of the Singapore leadership
- team.Contribute to strategic planning, operational excellence, and regional alig
nment.
Qualifications & Exp
- erienceDegree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BSc or equiv
- alent).Chartered Engineer status (CEng, PE Singapore, or equivalent) pre
- ferred.Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in mechanical (MEP) design consu
- ltancy.Proven experience delivering complex MEP projects, ideally in: Data Centres / Mission Critical Facilities, Commercial or large-scale infrastructure p
- rojectsStrong knowledge of relevant design standards, including Singapore codes and regulations (e.g. BCA, SS stan
dards).
What's In It
- For YouWork on high-profile data centre and mission critical
- projectsBe part of a growing APAC team with international
- exposureCompetitive compensation package (commensurate with exp
- erience)Opportunities for growth and development within a global con
sultancy