The Built Environment (BE) sector is integral to the design, construction and maintenance of Singapore’s cityscape and infrastructure. However, the sector will need to confront the existential challenges of global climate change, energy and manpower constraints, changing demographics and values, and ageing infrastructure in the coming years. Addressing these challenges requires the ability to manage the trade-offs between the desired outcomes of greater safety, resiliency, quality, sustainability, liveability and as well as to strike a balance between industry regulation and development/promotion.
Ministry of National Development
(Senior) Assistant Director/ Infrastructure (Regulatory Excellence)
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 01 Dec 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be part of a passionate policy team in MND’s Infrastructure Division which serves as an advocate for businesses within the Built Environment (BE) sector, seeking and acting on suggestions on how rules and regulations imposed on the industry can be improved, saving businesses time, effort and money to comply with them. We also believe strongly in working with regulatory agencies to create a nimble, forward looking and agile regulatory regime which empowers businesses to innovate and formulate new business models, while adjusting and enhancing legislative and regulatory controls to achieve the desired outcomes.
The jobholder will champion regulatory innovation by steering rules review efforts across the BE sector. This includes staffing our Political Office Holders for the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Pro-Enterprise Rules Review chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Mr Gan Kim Yong. Formed in April 2024, the IMC reviews cross-cutting regulatory issues and reduce compliance burden for businesses, especially Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Further, the jobholder will lead the transformation of the sector through various initiatives, including encouraging digitalisation and adoption of regulatory technologies across the sector. The jobholder will also be part of the Secretariat for the BE Rules Review Panel (RRP) chaired by PS/ND, working across 11 public agencies that perform regulatory functions in the BE sector.
Through your work, you will have the exciting opportunity to translate strategic intent and objectives to policy moves and programmes, and work closely with ministries and agencies across the Whole-of-Government.
What we are looking for
• A team player who fits into our division’s vibrant environment, and who can strengthen relationships with our agencies
• Experience in regulatory policy development and/or operationalisation would be looked upon favourably
• A strong command of English, both written and spoken
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
• A sense of initiative and dynamism
• Attention to detail
About your application process
This job is closing on 01 Dec 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 Ministry of National Development or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of National Development
The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence – one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans.
Our Vision:
An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global City
MND's vision reflects our growing emphasis not just on physical infrastructure, but also on the softer aspects of creating emotional attachment in our people, the global talents and corporations whom we attract here. At the same time, it articulates MND's goal of building upon Singapore’s unique distinguishing characteristics to develop Singapore as a global city of knowledge, culture and excellence.
Our Mission:
Develop World-Class Infrastructure
MND will provide quality physical infrastructure for the nation by working with our partners in the public and private sectors.
Create a Vibrant, Resilient and Sustainable Living Environment
MND will strive to make Singapore a livelier and more exciting city, and ensure our nation is well-prepared to face the growing uncertainties and complexities. MND will also maintain the quality and resilience of our built and natural environment to ensure high standards of living, and carry out development that meets the needs of the present without compromising that of future generations.
Provide Affordable and Accessible Public Housing
MND will commit to support Singaporeans' homeownership aspirations and ensure public housing remains affordable and accessible.
Build Rooted and Cohesive Communities
MND will strive to foster our citizens' attachment and love for our homeland and maintain social cohesiveness in our communities, even as Singapore continues to be an open and globalised society.
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