Mechanical Engineer (Buildings) - 2026 Graduate

Location
Singapore
Country
Singapore
Contract type
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Market
Buildings
Discipline
Mechanical, Building services
Job ref
13634
Recruiter contact
Shing Ying Low


Location/s: Singapore

Mott MacDonald Singapore is currently recruiting a Mechanical Engineer (Graduate) to work in our Buildings market. Within this role you will support the detailed design of building services mechanical engineering and calculations, technical reporting, and support engineering tasks across a wide range of award-winning Buildings and Transport projects. These projects include Changi Airport Terminal 5, transport and infrastructure projects (for e.g., metro projects, roads & highways etc), & buildings projects. We are dedicated to delivering large infrastructure projects, to make a positive change for those awho need it most.

As a large employee-owned consultancy, we have wide multi-disciplinary capabilities, and you will be working alongside other disciplines and markets in a collaborative and agile working environment. We have industry leading experts with a track record of delivering within the transport industry and you will be fully supported in your development. Within Mott MacDonald, the APNA Graduate network is a progressive, innovative, and self-sustaining community that connects professionals in the first few years of their career. Through a variety of seminars and mentoring, the APNA Graduate Program provides a challenging and supportive environment in which to learn new skills, gain confidence, and create new professional connections.

The Opportunity

  • Enjoy contributing to a wide range of interesting and stimulating projects locally, regionally, and internationally.
  • Enrolment into our 3-year Graduate Programme where we focus on your early career development holistically and professionally. It encompasses a range of training and networking programs to nurture both technical and behavioural skills.
  • Potential rotational and opportunities regionally and internationally.


As part of the role, key responsibilities will include:

  • Prepare, outline and carry out detailed design of building services mechanical engineering designs and calculations.
    • E20/heat load calculations, ACMV design, smoke control systens, plumbing, sanitary, fire etc.
  • Prepare method statement and engineering proposal
  • Attend meetings with clients, contractors, and authority organisations.
  • Visiting construction sites to carry out site inspection and site supervision
  • Coordinate with various parties (team members, clients, government authorities) on design and stakeholder interfacing.
  • Liaising and working together within the project team of engineers and drafters.
  • Support ad-hoc tasks assigned by supervisor

About You:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering.
    Strong interest and passion in pursuing structural design engineering in a consultancy environment.
  • A digital aptitude, strong learning mindset and interest to commit to driving social and sustainable outcomes in all that we do.
  • Collaborative, open, and constructive approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • A team player who is enthusiastic, driven and committed.

The benefits

  • Comprehensive group medical insurance for all our employees.
  • Annual professional membership reimbursement with support for professional development to attain chartership or professional accreditation.
  • A range of corporate discounts on mobile phone and telco companies.
  • As a Graduate, you are entitled to twice-yearly salary reviews,
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave.
  • 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This is part of Mott MacDonald’s continued focus on our employees’ physical and mental well-being.
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