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Mott MacDonald • SG

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Location/s: Singapore
Recruiter contact: Shing Ying Low

Shape the buildings of tomorrow. Create impact that lasts.

At Mott MacDonald, we're a global engineering, managementand development consultancy delivering projects that improve lives and createlasting positive impact. From sustainable developments and smart buildings to major infrastructure and complex mixed-use projects, we help shape thecommunities of the future.

Due to continued growth across our Buildings business, we'relooking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Singapore team.

This is an opportunity to work on high-profile local and international projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams acrossAsia and our global network. You'll play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions, developing future talent and advancing sustainable building design.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll combine technical excellence with growing leadership responsibility, helping to deliver complex projects while contributing to the growth and evolution of our Mechanical Practice.

You will:

  • Lead the design of mechanical building services systems, including air conditioning, mechanical ventilation, fire protection and sanitary services
  • Deliver high-quality project outcomes, ensuring technical excellence, programme compliance and budget performance
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams locally, regionally and globally
  • Apply BIM, digital engineering and computational design tools to improve project delivery
  • Champion sustainable, resilient and future-ready building solutions
  • Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and graduates
  • Manage client relationships and contribute to business development activities
  • Support innovation initiatives and the integration of digital solutions into project delivery

Grow Into Leadership, Your Way

At Mott MacDonald, we recognise that leadership takes many forms. Whether your ambition is to become a recognised technical expert,project leader, client advisor or people manager, we'll provide opportunitiesto build your career in a direction that aligns with your strengths andinterests.

As your career progresses, you'll have opportunities to:

Technical Leadership

  • Develop specialist expertise and become a trusted technical authority
  • Lead technical reviews and drive engineering excellence across projects
  • Contribute to innovation and best-practice development across our global network
  • Progress towards Principal Engineer, Technical Leader and Technical Director pathways

Project Leadership

  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams on increasingly complex and high-profile projects
  • Manage project delivery, commercial performance and stakeholder engagement
  • Develop the skills required to progress into Project Principal and Project Director roles

Client & Business Leadership

  • Build trusted relationships with key clients and industry partners
  • Support business growth through strategic pursuits and client development
  • Play a role in shaping future opportunities across the Buildings sector

People Leadership

  • Mentor and develop the next generation of engineering talent
  • Support recruitment, capability building and team development
  • Progress towards Discipline Lead, Team Leader and Practice Leadership positions

About You

We're looking for a motivated and collaborative engineer whois passionate about technical excellence, innovation and sustainable design.

You'll bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in building services consulting
  • Strong experience designing mechanical building services systems
  • Understanding of local regulatory requirements and building codes
  • Progress towards Professional Engineer, Chartered Engineer or equivalent accreditation
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong organisational and project delivery capabilities
  • Interest in sustainability, digital engineering and innovation
  • Commercial awareness and confidence working with clients
  • A proactive mindset and desire to continually learn and grow

Why Mott MacDonald?

At Mott MacDonald, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with industry-leading experts and build a career that reflects your ambitions. We invest in our people, encourage innovation and provide clear pathways for technical, project and leadership development.

If you're looking for a role that offers technicalchallenge, professional growth and the opportunity to make a lasting impact,we'd love to hear from you.

Together, we can create a positive impact that lasts.

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Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave – 26 weeks full pay
Annual bonus
Annual pay rises
Bank holiday swaps
Bike parking
Book swaps
Buddy scheme
Buy or sell annual leave
Carer’s leave – up to 5 days, two of which are paid
Compassionate leave
Critical Illness Insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Dental coverage
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 2 weeks
Enhanced pension match/contribution – matched up to 7%
Enhanced sick pay
Ergonomic workstations
Eye Care Support – Eyecare vouchers
Faith rooms
Fully stocked snack cupboard
Further education support
Health assessment
In house training
Income protection
L&D budget
Learning platform
Life assurance
Life insurance – 4 x salary
Lunch and learns
Meditation space
Meditation space
Mentoring
Modern office
On-site shower
On-site yoga classes
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Pregnancy loss leave
Pregnancy support
Private booths
Private GP service – Private Medical care for all UK staff
Professional subscriptions – We pay for your primary professional annual subscription
Referral bonus
Religious celebration leave
Reservist leave – 10 days leave
Returnship
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Shared parental leave – We match up to 24 weeks full pay
Study support
Tax-free childcare
Teambuilding days
Theme park discounts
Travel loan
Women’s health leave
Menopause support
Women’s health support
Collaboration spaces

Working at Mott MacDonald

Company employees:

18,000 worldwide

Gender diversity (m:f:n-b):

0:35:65

Hiring in countries

Australia

Bulgaria

Canada

Colombia

Czechia

Germany

Hong Kong

India

Indonesia

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Malaysia

Awards & Accreditations

Best Employee Wellbeing

Top 5 - Best Employee Wellbeing

Flexa awards 2026
Best Career Progression

Top 10 - Best Career Progression

Flexa awards 2026
2nd - Best Career Progression

2nd - Best Career Progression

Flexa awards 2025
3rd - Most Family Friendly Company

3rd - Most Family Friendly Company

Flexa awards 2025
Best Work-Life Balance

Top 5 - Best Work-Life Balance

Flexa awards 2025
Most Flexible Company

Top 5 - Most Flexible Company

Flexa awards 2025
Best Workplace Culture

Best Workplace Culture

Flexa awards 2025

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