As a Senior Assistant Director in the Flood Resilience Design Department at PUB, you will play a leading role in the project development and implementation of coastal protection infrastructure. You will lead a team of engineers and consultants to support various coastal protection projects.
PUB, The National Water Agency
Sr Asst Director, Flood Resilience Design
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 02 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Your job role will include, but is not limited to the following:
• Lead a team of engineers to manage Professional Engineering Services and construction works contracts for coastal protection projects, to ensure timely delivery of projects within the allocated budget
• Guide the team in translating conceptual designs into preliminary and detailed engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with national objectives and PUB's long-term vision. This includes overseeing design optimization strategies, reviewing critical technical decisions, evaluating cost-effectiveness of solutions, and ensuring preliminary and detailed engineering designs remain flexible, environmentally sustainable, financially sustainable, liveable and robust.
• Collaborate closely with other PUB departments, particularly with Catchment and Waterways Department (CWD), to implement integrated design approaches for inland and coastal systems. The role includes coordinating branch-level initiatives, resolving conflicting technical requirements, and ensuring design excellence and compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Managing public feedback and community engagement during the project implementation
• Any other duties as assigned
What we are looking for
• Degree in Engineering (including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Environmental Engineering) or Degree in Science related to coastal and marine systems, or equivalent
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in planning, design, construction, or operations of water, coastal or other infrastructure projects
• Independent and self-driven team player with good communication and project management skills
• Analytical abilities to interpret technical data and carry out appropriate engineering analysis for coastal protection systems
• Certification from the Professional Engineers Board (PEB) will be an advantage.
• Competency in coastal and flood modelling tools will be an advantage
• Experience in Contract management and/or Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be an advantage
About your application process
This job is closing on 02 Mar 2026.
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.
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.
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