As part of our dynamic growth across the globe, we are now actively searching for a Regional Director for the South East Asia (SEA) Region, Singapore.

The successful candidate will drive business growth, operational excellence and a strong regional presence across the SEA region. This selected candidate will strengthen current client relationships and lead the region’s commercial and operational strategies to diversify revenue from wider Lifesciences & Advanced Tech sectors. This position has full P&L accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional operations and ensure high quality delivery of engineering consultancy services to drive repeat work.
• Drive business development, manage & grow established key accounts, re-establish business with past customers, and position the region for sustained growth in our core sector of Lifesciences. Develop a vision and plan to expand into associated industries that embrace Good Manufacturing Practices and high levels of process or clean room design across the region.
• Evaluate options for Strategic Growth by partnership or opening offices in SEA or Greater China
• Oversee proposal development, ensuring timely submission, strategic positioning, and full compliance with corporate processes and risk management standards.
• Monitor project performance across the region, ensuring budgets, schedules, safety, staffing, and technical delivery meet company and regulatory requirements.
• Lead talent strategy—hiring, retaining, developing, and ensuring compliance for all regional staff while fostering a positive, high-performance culture.
• Represent the organisation as required in client meetings, proposal presentations, industry events and other opportunities that arise.
• Collaborate with APAC & Global senior leadership to coordinate ways of working, standards, communities of practice, sharing of resources, and support regional and global objectives. 
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of diversified engineering and construction experience, including at least 10 years in management roles overseeing planning, design, construction, and qualification of engineering projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Senior Management or equivalent leadership position.
• Demonstrated capability, including planning, organising, supervising, and coordinating technical teams while fostering collaboration across functions.
• Experience working in Singapore and the broader Southeast Asia region is highly advantageous.
• Background with a top-tier Consultancy/EPCM organisation within the Life Sciences or Advanced Technology sectors
• Proven experience delivering high value CAPEX Life Science projects (USD $50M+).
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, exceptional communication abilities, team-building strengths, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to build rapport with internal teams and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Demonstrated success in winning, developing, and sustaining key client accounts.