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PUB, The National Water Agency

Sr Engineer/Assistant Director (Research Programme Office, Professional), CPD

PUB, The National Water Agency

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 02 Sep 2025

What the role is

We are seeking a dynamic professional to lead professional capability development initiatives for coastal protection. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our nation's coastal resilience by strategising and developing industry capabilities to support coastal protection infrastructure implementation. You will play a crucial role in strengthening Singapore's coastal protection ecosystem by developing and implementing professional capability frameworks and training programmes. This position involves close collaboration with key industry partners, professional bodies and IHLs.

What you will be working on

Key Responsibilities: • Lead engagement with professional bodies (Professional Engineers Board, Institution of Engineers Singapore, Singapore Contractors Association Limited) to develop and implement capability development frameworks • Conduct technical assessments of existing certifications and evaluate their adequacy for coastal protection requirements • Oversee the development and implementation of continuing education programmes for the coastal protection industry • Identify capability gaps and develop comprehensive curriculum in partnership with key stakeholders (IHLs, trade associations, professional bodies). This involves the curation of training programmes for the industry. • Coordinate with government agencies to provide technical expertise for coastal protection content courses • Spearhead internal capability building for the department which includes course administration, curation of development opportunities and competency framework development etc.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Engineering or relevant qualifications • Preference for candidates with prior work and project experience in coastal protection and coastal science • Preference for candidates with Adult Education, or Continuing Education and Training experience • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Works well independently • Resourceful team player Work Location: Environment Building, 40 Scotts Road S(228231) All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About PUB, The National Water Agency

PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. At PUB, the national water agency, you will enjoy opportunities to build a clear future for the water industry.

About your application process

This job is closing on 02 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within PUB, The National Water Agency or the wider Public Service.