Business Development Executive (Built Environment Consultancy)

Building System & Diagnostics Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Executive focused on sustainability services. The candidate will be responsible for identifying business opportunities, managing client relationships, and coordinating consultancy proposals. This role requires strong interpersonal and analytical skills, with a deep understanding of green building certifications and M&E systems. Candidates with a Post Graduate Diploma and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the field will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in M&E or Energy Audit.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Green Building certification processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in consultancy.
• Generate leads through research, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Coordinate proposals and manage communication with clients.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or Building Services

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify new business opportunities across sectors (commercial, industrial, healthcare, data centres, etc.) for consultancy services such as Green Mark certification, energy audits, retrofitting studies, or project management.

• Generate qualified leads through research, networking, cold outreach, and participation in industry events.

• Maintain and update a strong sales pipeline in coordination with internal consultants and directors.

• Build and sustain strong relationships with developers, building owners, facilities managers, architects, and government-linked entities.

• Understand client pain points and requirements to offer relevant consultancy services aligned with regulatory needs (e.g. BCA, EMA, NEA).

• Act as the liaison between client and consultancy teams to ensure smooth communication and project onboarding.

• Coordinate and prepare proposals, quotations, and tender submissions for sustainability, M&E advisory, or technical due diligence services.

• Assist technical teams by gathering client requirements and aligning proposals with market expectations and government grant schemes (e.g. Green Mark Incentives, EEG).

• Support pricing strategy and commercial negotiations under direction from senior management.

• Conduct ongoing market analysis to track industry developments, green regulations, and competitor offerings.

• Provide insights to management for service positioning, pricing strategies, and go-to-market approaches.

• Monitor upcoming public and private sector tenders or RFPs relevant to the firm’s consultancy services.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop outreach campaigns, presentations, case studies, and social media content.

• Represent the firm at networking events, green conferences (e.g., IGBC), and industry exhibitions.

• Promote company achievements and project milestones to strengthen brand presence.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Engineering (Mechanical), Building Services or equivalent.

• Preferably engineers specializing in Engineering – Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical.

• Preferably at least 3 years of working experience in M&E / Green Mark / Energy Audit / Energy Assessment, or similar industry.

• Prior working knowledge of ACMV, Mechanical & Electrical designs in Commercial Buildings or Industrial Facilities Plants is a plus.

• Familiar with Green Building certification (e.g. Green Mark, etc) process and criteria will be added advantage.

• Familiar with ASHRAE Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Energy Audit will be added advantage.

• Effective interpersonal, communication, multi-tasking, and time management skills.

• Team player with the ability to work as a team, willing to learn, contribute ideas and assist team member with tasks/duties, when required.

• Good analytical skills with the ability to analyse building or industrial services plant and chilled-water plant operational data.

• Broad based experience of computer systems and MS Office applications.

Singaporean and those candidates that reside in Singapore currently only may apply.

Immediate vacancies available. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.