Permitting & Regulatory Liaison Specialist

WSP (Asia) Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Asia in Singapore is seeking a Permitting Officer to manage regulatory submissions for projects. You will coordinate with BCA, URA, LTA, PUB, NEA and SCDF to secure timely approvals.

You will work with consultants to ensure submissions meet regulatory requirements and monitor timelines accordingly. You will maintain documentation, guide internal teams through permitting processes and track regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Building, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of permitting/submission experience in Singapore's built environment.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore regulatory processes (BCA, URA, CORENET, etc.).
• Familiarity with e-submission systems such as CORENET / CORENET X.
• Excellent coordination, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and follow up on permit applications via CORENET and e-submission portals.
• Liaise with government authorities (BCA, URA, LTA, PUB, NEA, SCDF) to secure approvals.
• Coordinate with consultants to ensure submissions meet regulatory requirements.
• Monitor submission timelines and approval statuses against project milestones.
• Review project documentation for compliance with Singapore codes and regulations.
• Maintain documentation of all submissions, approvals, and correspondences.
• Provide guidance on regulatory processes and permit requirements.
• Track regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support audits, inspections, and authority queries related to permitting matters.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering / Building / Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

CORENET

Job description

WSP Asia in Singapore is seeking a Permitting Officer to manage regulatory submissions for projects. You will coordinate with BCA, URA, LTA, PUB, NEA and SCDF to secure timely approvals.

You will work with consultants to ensure submissions meet regulatory requirements and monitor timelines accordingly. You will maintain documentation, guide internal teams through permitting processes and track regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.