Manager (Coastal Engineering & Management)

• Global engineering consultancy with genuine career growth opportunities
• Leadership role with an established coastal engineering business
• Role based in Singapore

About SJ

Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables.

A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, Surbana Jurong has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.

The Role

We are seeking a high performing Principal Coastal Engineer to take the next step into a leadership position managing the Singapore business. As Manager – Coastal Engineering, this is an opportunity to take ownership of an established business and drive further growth.

As Manager – Coastal Engineering you play a pivotal role in overseeing and expanding the company’s presence in the coastal and reclamation market within Singapore. You will shape the strategic landscape by not only overseeing the day-to-day operations but also steering the direction of the Coastal Engineering sub-sector. 

With a minimum of 15+ years in the industry (coastal development, coastal protection, sea walls, reclamation, coastal modelling and coastal adaptation to climate change), you will play a key role in;

• Identifying, winning and delivery coastal engineering projects
• Contributing to the growth of the team through targeted client relationship management and business development activity
• Managing the commercial performance of the team
• Effectively managing and leading the team to ensure optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development
• Providing input to projects at a project management and/or review level to achieve reliable project performance in terms of both timeliness and quality

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field (engineering highly regarded)
• Minimum of three year’s management and leadership experience, ideally gained within an engineering consultancy
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and market trends across Singapore Experience of delivering technical projects within a consultancy environment both in a Design and Project management capacity.
• The ability to prepare successful proposals with the correct scope and budget
• The ability to submit technical reports to a high standard requiring minimal correction; and provide final review of reports
• High level communication skills, including negotiating and resolving highly complex commercial, technical and people matters.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact [email protected]

Wrap up

As an inclusive and growing organisation, SJ is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.

We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!