Business Developer

CHINA HARBOUR (SINGAPORE) ENGINEERING COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Singapore seeks an experienced business development professional in construction. The role demands a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with over 10 years in similar projects. Responsibilities include coordinating with teams, conducting market research, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should possess strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. A 5-day work week is offered, with the work based in the West Region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business development experience in construction projects.
• Experience with LTA MRT, building, or large-scale projects preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with architects and internal teams for building layouts.
• Conduct market research and analysis for project intelligence.
• Maintain relationships with clients and ensure repeat business.

Skills

Business development

Sales skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with architects and internal teams to optimize building layouts for cost efficiency and usability in Design & Build projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project requirements and client expectations are clearly understood and delivered.
• Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to gather valuable intelligence.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with project and contractual specification and statutory requirements.
• Responsible for prospecting for tenders and the company’s submission for Project Pre-Qualifications (PQ), Project Tenders, Tender Query and Tender Clarification Questions.
• Responsible for direct dealing with clients for project presentation as well as answering tender queries.
• Responsible for Public Relations and Corporate Communication with clients and subcontractors.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of business development experience in construction projects of similar scale, complexity, and nature.
• Relevant experience in LTA MRT, building, data center, or large-scale projects is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent sales and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and related tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Work a 5-day work week.
• Work location : West Region.