Senior Business Development

SPEMOCEAN PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive/Manager with a strong background in in-house recruitment and a deep understanding of the oil & gas and EPC sectors. The role involves driving business development efforts, aligning client needs with manpower solutions, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure quality delivery. The ideal candidate should be independent, motivated, and possess excellent communication skills, with Mandarin proficiency as an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development or client-facing roles.
• At least 2–3 years of in-house recruitment experience in oil & gas or EPC.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development efforts in oil & gas and EPC sectors.
• Coordinate with recruitment, operations, and finance teams for client delivery.
• Lead proposal, quotation, and contract negotiation processes.

Skills

Business Development

Client Management

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Senior Business Development

About the Role:

We are looking for a results-driven Senior Business Development Executive / Manager to join our Singapore office. The ideal candidate must have experience in in-house recruitment and a good understanding of the EPC and oil & gas industries. You will focus on expanding project opportunities and aligning client needs with our manpower solutions.

️ Key Responsibilities:

• Drive business development efforts in the oil & gas and EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) sectors, targeting project owners, engineering firms, and contractors.

• Leverage your in-house recruitment background to deeply understand client talent needs and position Spemocean as a reliable manpower partner.

• Coordinate internally with recruitment, operations, and finance teams to ensure feasibility and quality of client delivery.

• Lead the proposal, quotation, and contract negotiation process, with support from legal and commercial teams.

• Monitor regional trends, tenders, and potential partnerships in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and Middle East markets.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development or client-facing roles.

• Mandatory: At least 2–3 years of in-house recruitment experience, ideally in the oil & gas, energy, or EPC environment.

• Good understanding of project-based workforce planning and contractor deployment cycles.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage for liaising with Chinese-speaking clients or partners.

• Independent, motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Preferred Candidate:

• In house recruitment experience is a must.

• Experience working with regional EPC contractors or oilfield services providers.

• Ability to bridge BD strategy with practical recruitment and delivery execution.

About Spemocean:

Spemocean is a Singapore-headquartered workforce and technology solutions company, specializing in the oil & gas, energy, and engineering sectors. We provide end-to-end support including manpower solutions, payroll, and consulting for projects across Asia and the Middle East.