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Deputy Director / Assistant Director - Healthcare Development

Singapore Permanent SG$12,000 - SG$14,000 per month (SG$144,000 - SG$168,000 per year) View Job Description
An opportunity to take a senior leadership role in the planning and delivery of a major healthcare infrastructure development in Singapore.You will represent the healthcare operator throughout the development lifecycle, bridging clinical requirements, technical design, construction delivery and operational readiness to ensure the new facility is delivered safely, effectively and fit for long-term use.
  • Lead a major healthcare infrastructure development in Singapore
  • Shape complex hospital facilities from design through operational handover

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established healthcare institution in Singapore with a significant portfolio of acute, specialist and integrated care services.

As part of a broader healthcare ecosystem, the organisation continues to invest heavily in expanding and modernising its clinical infrastructure to support future healthcare demand. This appointment sits within a major multi-year development programme involving new clinical facilities, specialist care environments and supporting infrastructure.

Job Description

  • Lead the planning and technical oversight of a large-scale healthcare development across design, construction, commissioning and handover stages.
  • Represent the healthcare operator in reviewing architectural, structural, M&E and specialist healthcare infrastructure solutions against operational requirements.
  • Work closely with clinical and operational stakeholders to translate healthcare workflows, equipment requirements and user needs into practical facility solutions.
  • Monitor programme milestones, project risks, technical issues, variations and design changes while ensuring appropriate governance and documentation.
  • Coordinate closely with developers, consultants, contractors and public-sector stakeholders to resolve project issues and maintain alignment on scope, schedule and quality.
  • Oversee contract administration matters including variations, claims, extensions of time and contractor obligations under applicable public-sector contracting frameworks.
  • Lead operational readiness and technical handover activities, including inspections, defects management and ensuring the completed facility is ready for clinical operations.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Architecture, Civil & Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related built-environment discipline.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience for Assistant Director level, with more extensive leadership experience expected for Deputy Director appointments.
  • Track record delivering major infrastructure, institutional or healthcare developments, ideally from design through construction and practical completion.
  • Previous exposure to hospital, healthcare, laboratory or other technically complex facilities would be highly advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of design management, construction delivery, contract administration and project governance.
  • Familiarity with public-sector contracting frameworks such as PSSCOC, government procurement processes and regulatory requirements would be beneficial.
  • Strong stakeholder management capability, with the confidence to work across senior management, technical consultants, contractors, clinical users and government stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage complex programmes involving multiple workstreams, competing priorities and significant technical dependencies.
  • Strong commercial and technical judgement with the ability to identify risks early and drive issues towards resolution.

What's on Offer

  • Exposure to complex healthcare infrastructure planning and development.
  • Opportunity to work across the full development lifecycle.
  • Significant interaction with senior healthcare leadership, government stakeholders, consultants and industry partners.
  • Exposure to specialist hospital planning, medical infrastructure and technology-enabled healthcare environments.
  • Strong long-term career development opportunities within Singapore's healthcare and public infrastructure ecosystem.
  • Stable institutional environment with comprehensive employee benefits and welfare support.
  • Opportunity to contribute to projects with meaningful long-term social and community impact.
Contact
Hazel Choi (Lic No: R24122391 /EA no: 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7117193
Phone number
+65 6533 2777

Job summary

Function
Construction
Specialisation
Architecture / Design
What is your area of specialisation?
Property
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hazel Choi (Lic No: R24122391 /EA no: 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6533 2777
Job Reference
JN-102026-7117193

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