Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location/s: Singapore 
 

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. As a leading consultancy in Singapore and as a result of strong growth, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the Buildings team. The team delivers projects regionally and contributes to the Group’s growth in the Asia-Pacific region. You’ll be part of a dynamic and progressive team who is looking to continue to work on some of the most iconic, interesting and innovative projects ensuring they have a long lasting positive social impact. At Mott MacDonald we are committed to the highest standards of service, focused on strong client relationships and exceptional project outcomes. We are passionate about integrated design which creates the best possible design outcomes that support better living and working environments. We are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, promotes teamwork, and embraces sustainability. 

The opportunity 

• Lead, contribute and oversee detailed design and construction supervision of building mechanical services, particularly with respect to ACMV (Air-conditioning & mechanical ventilation), ESCS (Engineered smoke control system), Chiller Plant etc for large scale transport infrastructure, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and institutional building projects.
• Lead the team to deliver, project management, relationship management and technical design responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders on projects starting in the design, stakeholder signoff, contract documentation, authority submissions, site administration to project completion.
• Help support the seamless integration of all other building disciplines and sectors at project level across the organisation.
• Assist in providing mentoring and development of junior mechanical/building services engineers.
• Contribution to technical development within the team. 

About you:

• Pursuing professional engineering accreditation. For example, a Professional Engineers Board (Singapore) in Mechanical Engineering.  
• Recognised university degree in Mechanical Engineering/Building Services 
• At least 8 years’ experience in building mechanical services design and execution for major development with a consultancy and/or design and build background.
• Experience of working in various infrastructure projects including industrial, large scale transport infrastructure, retail, education, healthcare, data centre and commercial.
• Solid knowledge in Singapore building standards, as QP, PD and PM experience on projects.
• A collaborative, open and constructive approach with developed relationship management, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• A digital and sustainability advocate.

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.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.