Leading international engineering and design consultancy
Hyperscale Data Centres projects in Singapore

About Our Client

We are partnering with a leading international engineering and design consultancy to appoint a Technical Director, Mechanical for its Singapore business. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving technical excellence, leading multidisciplinary project teams, and working closely with major clients on high-value engineering developments.

Job Description

Provide overall technical leadership for mechanical engineering design across data centre, mission-critical and complex building projects.
Lead the design and engineering of critical mechanical systems, including HVAC, chilled water systems, cooling infrastructure and associated building services.
Oversee projects throughout the design lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility studies to detailed design, construction support and commissioning coordination.
Ensure engineering solutions meet project requirements relating to reliability, redundancy, energy efficiency, operational performance and applicable regulations.
Act as a senior technical advisor to clients, developers, contractors and project stakeholders, providing practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical and other building systems.
Review engineering designs, specifications and technical submissions to maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
Support business development activities, including technical proposals, tender submissions and client presentations.
Mentor and guide engineering teams, developing technical capabilities and strengthening overall project delivery standards.
Identify opportunities to introduce innovative, sustainable and cost-effective engineering solutions.

The Successful Applicant

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in mechanical building services design, ideally gained within an engineering consultancy environment.
Strong experience in data centre or mission-critical infrastructure projects, particularly mechanical cooling systems and HVAC design.
Solid understanding of data centre design principles, including system resilience, redundancy, energy efficiency and critical cooling requirements.
Proven track record in leading large-scale, technically complex engineering projects.
Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng/CPEng) or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Ability to engage confidently with senior clients and provide strategic technical advice.
Commercial awareness, with experience supporting proposals, project planning and business

What's on Offer

Join an established international engineering consultancy with a strong presence across Asia Pacific.
Take on a senior technical leadership position with exposure to complex and high-profile engineering developments.

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7115106

Technical Director - Mechanical (Data Center Projects)