MEP Technical Director

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As an MEP Leader specialising, you will play a critical role in the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering solutions across terminal, airside, landside and supporting facilities.

You will work closely with clients, architects, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of services in line with aviation operations, regulatory requirements, and project demands. From strategic input through to concept, detailed design and construction, you will play a key role in delivering projects of exceptional quality and performance.

The Opportunity  

• Serve as design lead and technical authority for MEP projects in Singapore and across the region.
• Lead project teams in the design and coordination of mechanical, electrical and public health systems in a live operational environment.
• Collaborate closely with airport operators, contractors, and authorities to ensure compliance with regulatory and client expectations.
• Engage in project and team resourcing, fee proposal development, and financial performance tracking.
• Represent Arup in client and stakeholder meetings, driving alignment and effective communication across all disciplines.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.  

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.  

Is this role right for you?  

• Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Significant experience delivering MEP design on complex infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of authority approval processes and stakeholder coordination, particularly within Singapore (CAAS, SCDF, BCA)
• Proven leadership in a consultancy environment, with ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver integrated outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to represent the business in front of clients and authorities.  

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.  

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Singapore benefits below:

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
• International mobility opportunities
• QP allowance
• Site Allowance
• Work related travel insurance  
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Examination leave (2 days)
• Family care leave
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.  

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process. 

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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