Associate Director - Mechanical

The Opportunity    

We have an exciting opportunity (new projects) for experienced Associate Director – Mechanical to join our Building Services team in Singapore and become part of a network of over 400 Building Services Engineers across the Asia Pacific. Work with diverse clients on various projects, enhancing your technical skills. Be part of a motivated team in a supportive culture that values your contributions. We offer numerous technical and leadership challenges to help you grow professionally.

Asan Associate Director, you will play a key leadership role in driving project delivery, strengthening client relationships, provide technical leadership and growing our Building Services capability. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee technical and commercial performance, and contribute to the continued success and growth of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant ready to step into a broader role that combines technical excellence, project leadership and client engagement. This position will be based in our Singapore Office and reporting to Studio Manager.

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:

• Drive MEP project delivery excellence (Mechanical lead) across multiple complex projects, ensuring high-quality, coordinated and compliant design outcomes
• Lead and influence multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical leadership, design assurance, and governance across deliverables
• Translate engineering principles into practical, efficient and commercially viable solutions, balancing technical performance with cost and programme considerations
• Act as atrusted client adviser, developing and maintaining strong relationships through a clear understanding of business drivers and project objectives
• Represent the business externally, engaging confidently with clients, consultants,contractors and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes and secure repeat work
• Take accountability for project risk and performance, applying sound technical, commercial and financial judgement to achieve delivery targets
• Understand and manage the impact of engineering decisions on cost, programme and project profitability
• Demonstrate strong consulting, communication and networking capability, contributing positively to team culture and broader business growth

Key Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (recognised by Professional Engineers Board, Singapore, will be an advantage)
• Professional Engineer (PE) accreditation in Singapore is advantageous
• Minimum 10years’ experience within an engineering consultancy environment, with increasing responsibility in design and project delivery
• Strong track record in HVAC and building services (MEP) coordination, across sectors such as healthcare, commercial, hospitality, industrial and education
• Demonstrated technical depth and practical application of mechanical engineering principles in complex project environments

• A client-focused and delivery-driven mindset, with the ability to influence outcomes and build trusted relationships
• Ability to operate with autonomy and initiative, while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organisational, coordination and delegation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders

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 and growth-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 at www.beca.com.

What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
• Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success.
• Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning and professional development and support for professional accreditation for team members, including pathways to Professional Engineer with PE Board, Singapore. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to unlock your career potential.

Ready to make a move?

We offer a comprehensive career growth and development programme along with a vibrant and supportive team environment. If you enjoy working for an organization that values partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and cares for its people and clients, then look no further than Beca.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, apply now with your CV and cover letter online today.

Please include the following information in your resume:

• Education background
• Work experiences
• Reason(s) for leaving (if any)
• Current and Expected salary
• Date of availability / Notice Period

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