MEP Construction Director

About the role

Beca is looking for an experienced MEP Construction Director to lead site delivery on major projects in Singapore. The role provides technical oversight, contractor governance and client-facing leadership within the Building Services business, ensuring quality, programme certainty and successful construction delivery. The director leads a team of 15-20 Beca staff who provide technical QA oversight and progress tracking of contractors' MEP works, reports to the Project Director and is ultimately responsible for supervising the contractors' technical work and tracking progress against their schedule. The position is full time on site, working a 5 1/2 day week, and reports to the Job Director.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of MEP consultancy services for major and complex projects, with technical leadership and oversight of engineering quality, compliance and coordination across MEP disciplines.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver project outcomes in line with scope, programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Monitor progress, identify technical risks and issues and drive timely resolution with clients, contractors and project teams.
• Support project delivery plans, technical review processes and quality assurance procedures, and contribute to constructability, safety, operational and maintainability reviews.
• Provide technical input during procurement, including consultant/contractor engagement, tender review and contract administration support.
• Advise on technical and commercial matters to manage project risks and minimise disputes or claims.
• Coordinate design teams, client representatives, site teams and other stakeholders, and support construction phase services such as reviewing contractor submissions and answering technical queries.
• Maintain strong client relationships, communicate project status and risks, and mentor team members.
• Ensure compliance with standards, statutory requirements, quality systems, health and safety obligations and professional ethics.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional registration, chartership or membership of a relevant professional institution preferred.
• Significant experience in MEP engineering, design management or project delivery within a consultancy environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating stakeholders across project phases.
• Strong commercial, contractual and risk management awareness.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and high professional standards.

Applicants apply online with a CV and cover letter, including education, work history, reasons for leaving, current and expected salary and date of availability. Beca offers a career growth and development programme.