Head of Construction Innovation & R&D Programs

Building and Construction Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Building and Construction Authority in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager to drive research and innovation in the built environment. You will lead programmes, manage grants and translate R&D into practical solutions, collaborating with internal and external partners.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, development of detailed project plans from broad strategies, and timely delivery of transformed sector outcomes under BE policy objectives.

Qualifications

• Engineering/building/ construction background with BE sector experience.
• Strong analytical, research, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop detailed plans from broad concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer sector programmes and grants to support transformation.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to deliver programmes and foster collaborations.
• Oversee administration of research grants and translation of promising solutions.
• Identify opportunities for R&D translation and enable matchmaking with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong analytical

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering, building or construction-related disciplines

Job description

Building and Construction Authority in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager to drive research and innovation in the built environment. You will lead programmes, manage grants and translate R&D into practical solutions, collaborating with internal and external partners.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, development of detailed project plans from broad strategies, and timely delivery of transformed sector outcomes under BE policy objectives.