Assistant Manager, Sustainable Assets (Low-Carbon Industrial Park)

SEMBCORP DEVELOPMENT LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Singapore seeks a candidate for a key role in supporting the development and execution of the Low-Carbon Industrial Park strategy. This role focuses on sustainability, performance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement, requiring a degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in sustainability or environmental management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in sustainability and environmental management.
• Familiarity with certification schemes like LEED or BREEAM is required.
• Strong understanding of carbon management principles.

Responsibilities

• Establish and track KPIs for environmental performance.
• Support execution of the LCIP strategy for carbon reduction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Urban Planning

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join Integrated Urban Solutions

Play a role in building smart and sustainable cities! With over 30 years of experience, we transform raw land into thriving developments across Vietnam, Indonesia, and China. As a key growth engine, our Integrated Urban Solutions segment strives to be Asia’s fastest-growing industrial solutions provider. By delivering efficient energy solutions and pioneering innovative water resource management, we enable the growth of vibrant, future-ready communities.

Job Description

This role will be key in supporting the development and execution of the Low-Carbon Industrial Park (LCIP) strategy, aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of urban development projects. The role involves establishing and tracking appropriate environmental performance indicators, coordinating the design of a certification framework, and engaging stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities

Performance Management

• Establish, track, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for environmental performance.
• Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making on low-carbon solutions, carbon management practices, and sustainable urban development trends.

Certification & Standards

• Assist in the development and operationalization of a certification program tailored for LCIP.
• Coordinate with consultants, industry partners, and certifying bodies to ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Strategy & Implementation

• Support the execution of the LCIP strategy to achieve carbon reduction and sustainability targets across development projects.
• Provide input to policies, guidelines, and frameworks to strengthen the organization’s sustainable asset management capabilities.
• Collaborate with business development and asset management trams to identify opportunities for decarbonization across the urban development portfolio.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment with sustainability objectives.
• Support the preparation of internal reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate progress and outcomes of LCIP initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Urban Planning, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in sustainability, carbon management, certification, or environmental management.
• Familiarity with certification schemes (e.g., LEED, BREEAM, Green Mark, EDGE, or equivalent) is required.
• Exposure to sustainability/ESG reporting frameworks is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Candidates with practical knowledge on the application of environmental attributes e.g. RECs, carbon credits are preferred.
• Strong understanding of carbon management principles, sustainable urban development, and environmental performance measurement.
• Ability to define and monitor KPIs, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple workstreams effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to audience of non-technical background effectively to achieve buy-in
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!