The Government can only deliver on our urban transformation plans with a strong Built Environment (BE) sector.
The Manpower & Productivity Team plays an important role to ensure that our BE sector is well supported by manpower, technologies, capabilities and other enablers (e.g. public procurement, innovation programmes, enterprise development support), to deliver on our building aspirations.
As our manpower and land constraints tighten, this role involves working with WOG and industry stakeholders to balance difficult trade-offs, rethink existing policies and approaches, and try out creative solutions to unleash the potential of the BE sector.
Ministry of National Development
(Senior) Assistant Director/Manager, Infrastructure (Manpower and Productivity)
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 02 Dec 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
(i) Accelerating the adoption of advanced BE technologies through a variety of levers (e.g. innovation, grants, procurement, regulations) so that we can build better and build faster;
(ii) Monitoring the health and capacity of the BE sector to meet our development needs, and engendering a pro-enterprise environment for our BE sector to thrive; and
(iii) Developing a strong core of local capabilities and talents as we embark on more complex and challenging projects, as well as projects in emerging areas (e.g. coastal protection).
(iv) Recalibrating our foreign worker policies so that the construction sector has access to the necessary manpower while managing possible disamenities and taking good care of our foreign workforce;
The officer can expect a rigorous and rewarding experience that will sharpen highly transferrable skills in policy analysis, balancing trade-offs, stakeholder management, scheme design, data analysis, public communications, amongst others.
The officer will also gain exposure to a variety of policy domains including foreign and local manpower policies, industry development, technology and innovation, procurement policies, legislation etc.
What we are looking for
1. A team player who fits into the division’s dynamic and vibrant culture.
2. Strong communicator who can build strong working relationships with a wide range of WOG and industry stakeholders.
3. Self-motivated, resourceful, open to challenges and have the “can-do” spirit.
4. Enjoys rigorous analysis, problem-solving and data-driven policy work.
Domain Specific Expertise
Develop domain knowledge to collaborate and/or co-create policy solutions with experts/professionals
Systems Thinking
Connect issues with larger system and identify inter-dependencies across issues/ domains/ agencies
Internal Stakeholder Alignment
Drive alignment on policy positions and approaches among key internal stakeholders
Deep Critical Thinking
Distil critical issues and sense-make from a wide range of information, arriving at effective policy solutions
About your application process
This job is closing on 02 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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