Mechanical Technical Lead – Data Centres

Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading global project and programme management consultancy delivering some of the world’s most complex mission critical infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth across the APAC region, they are seeking an experienced Mechanical Technical Lead to support the delivery of large-scale hyperscale data centre developments.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in data centre design and engineering to take on a regional leadership role, working alongside clients, consultants and contractors to deliver complex new-build projects across APAC.

The Role

As the Mechanical Technical Lead, you will provide technical leadership throughout the design and delivery process, ensuring mechanical systems are fully coordinated, compliant and aligned with client standards and project requirements.

Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will review technical documentation, coordinate design interfaces and support the successful delivery of high-profile mission critical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities of this Mechanical Technical Lead Role

• Lead the technical review and coordination of mechanical and HVAC designs across major data centre developments.
• Review engineering documentation to ensure compliance with client standards, technical specifications and industry best practice.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance during design reviews, resolving engineering challenges and driving design optimisation.
• Review mechanical systems including HVAC, cooling, chilled water and associated mechanical infrastructure.
• Support QA/QC reviews and ensure design deliverables meet programme, cost and quality objectives.
• Coordinate technical interfaces across CSA, MEP, Controls and EHS disciplines.
• Review Revit and BIM models to identify opportunities for design improvements and enhanced constructability.
• Support the development of technical documentation, specifications and scope of works.
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops and design coordination sessions.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant international standards, regulations and data centre best practices.

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced Mechanical Engineers and Technical Leads who have a strong background delivering mission critical infrastructure projects within the data centre sector.

You will ideally have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience designing and delivering mechanical systems for data centres or other mission critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of critical mechanical infrastructure, including HVAC, cooling systems, chillers, chilled water systems and associated MEP infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams across complex construction projects.
• Proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit and BIM platforms.
• Knowledge of international engineering standards and data centre design best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and technical leadership skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead the delivery of major hyperscale data centre projects across the APAC region.
• Work alongside globally recognised clients, consultants and engineering teams.
• Exposure to innovative mission critical infrastructure and cutting-edge engineering solutions.
• Long-term career progression within a reputable international consultancy.

Apply for the Mechanical Technical Lead role directly or reach out to Hillary Gutu for more information.