Permitting Manager

Vita Partners Real Assets; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vita Partners Real Assets in Singapore is seeking a Permitting Manager to lead all permitting and regulatory approvals for pharmaceutical construction projects. You will coordinate with government agencies, consultants, and project teams to secure timely approvals and ensure compliance with local statutory requirements (BCA, NEA, URA, SCDF, PUB) and GMP standards.

The role requires 7-10 years' experience in permitting or regulatory compliance, strong knowledge of Singapore's regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7-10 years of permitting or regulatory compliance experience, preferably in pharma or highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore's regulatory landscape.
• Proven track record of managing complex permitting processes for large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent communication and negotiation with regulatory authorities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with GMP and pharmaceutical facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for all permitting activities.
• Liaise with Engineering Consultants, QPs, and the Client on permitting matters and required submissions.
• Advise the planning and construction team on authority submissions and timelines.
• Monitor and track the status of submissions and approvals.
• Manage the end-to-end permitting process for pharmaceutical construction projects in Singapore.
• Liaise with BCA, NEA, and other authorities to obtain required permits.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore's regulatory frameworks, including environmental health, workplace safety, and construction codes.
• Align permitting schedules with project timelines to avoid delays.
• Prepare, review, and submit documentation required for permit applications.
• Advise project teams on local regulatory requirements and risks.
• Track permit status and resolve issues with authorities.
• Maintain relationships with government agencies, consultants, and contractors.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on permitting progress and risks.
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving permits for audit and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory negotiation

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Role Overview

The Permitting Manager will lead and manage all permitting and regulatory approval processes for pharmaceutical construction projects in Singapore. This role ensures compliance with local statutory requirements (BCA, NEA, URA, SCDF, PUB, etc.) as well as international pharmaceutical standards (GMP, FDA, EMA). The manager will coordinate with government agencies, consultants, and project teams to secure timely approvals and maintain compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for all permitting activities.
• Liaise with Engineering Consultants, Qualified Persons (QPs), and the Client on permitting matters and required submissions.
• Advise the planning and construction team on authority submissions and timelines.
• Monitor and track the status of temporary and permanent submissions and approvals carried out by relevant parties of the project.
• Manage the end-to-end permitting process for pharmaceutical construction projects in Singapore.
• Liaise with BCA, NEA, and other relevant authorities to obtain required permits (building, environmental, fire safety, zoning, utilities, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with Singapore's regulatory frameworks, including environmental health, workplace safety, and construction codes.
• Align permitting schedules with overall project timelines to avoid delays.
• Prepare, review, and submit documentation required for permit applications (technical drawings, compliance reports, environmental impact assessments).
• Advise project teams on local regulatory requirements and potential risks.
• Track permit status and proactively resolve issues with authorities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with government agencies, consultants, and contractors.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on permitting progress and risks.
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving permits for audit and compliance purposes.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in permitting or regulatory compliance, preferably within pharmaceutical or highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore's regulatory landscape.
• Proven track record of managing complex permitting processes for large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with regulatory authorities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with GMP and pharmaceutical facility requirements.

What You Can Expect From Us

Every person at Vita Partners is critical to the success of the business. We believe high performing employees drive business growth. We support our people through ongoing engagement, by providing learning and development opportunities for future career progression and by recognising and rewarding exceptional achievements.