Lead Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 8, 2026. CIMIC Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
Company overview
This advertisement is specifically for Maverick United Consulting Engineers ("Maverick"), an engineering consultancy based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Maverick United Consulting Engineers ('Maverick') is an engineering consultancy providing specialist structural, infrastructural and value engineering consultancy services for the built environment.
Over the years, from conceptual design to detailed construction drawings to construction supervision, we have delivered and completed structural and infrastructural solutions for projects up to a value of USD200mil. Maverick United provides elegant structural solutions for buildings through globally connected world-leading engineering professionals.
From our bases in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia we have been delivering structural, infrastructural and value engineering designs for building projects located in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia and the United Kingdom.
Maverick is a member of Leighton Asia, which is a member of CIMIC Group. Leighton Asia, a leading international construction company headquartered in Hong Kong, delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia.
We invite high-calibre candidates to fill the Lead Mechanical Engineer position in Malaysia and be based at Maverick United Consulting Engineers, Bukit Jalil. KL.
Job Duties
- Lead and manage the overall mechanical engineering design scope, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality design and consultancy deliverables.
- Provide technical leadership and oversee the work of Mechanical Engineers, drafters, and BIM resources.
- Coordinate mechanical design interfaces with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, structural, and civil disciplines.
- Lead design reviews, constructability assessments, BIM coordination, and clash-resolution activities to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Support procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities, including reviewing technical submissions and equipment selections.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 10 to 15 years of Mechanical Engineering design experience, preferably within an engineering consultancy environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, ventilation, chilled water, pumping, piping, and associated mechanical systems.
- Proven experience in design development, technical reviews, multidisciplinary coordination, and leading engineering teams.
- Familiarity with BIM tools such as Revit and Navisworks, and working knowledge of ASHRAE, SMACNA, BS/EN standards, and local regulations.
Interested parties, please apply with full resume stating present and expected salary in your application. By submitting your personal data for recruitment purposes, Applicants understood and agreed that the Company may retain such personal data up to a period of two years for the recruitment of any suitable position within the Company.
Information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful for the applied post.
For more information about Leighton Asia, please visit our Leighton Company Website.