Job Description

What the role is:

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) champions the development of a future ready built environment for Singapore. Besides regulating building safety, we lead and transform the built environment sector in delivering a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. We are looking for resourceful, energetic and self-motivated individuals who are inspired to play an active role to make a difference to Singapore\'s built environment.

What you will be working on:

You will be part of a team to chart the direction for a professional and progressive workforce in the Built Environment (BE) sector. Specifically, you will be a policy officer in charge of advancing the jobs and skills landscape within the sector, and planning the training needs for the workforce. The team\'s responsibilities include:

Formulating policies and programmes to raise the quality, competency and professionalism of the workforce and ensure adequate supply in conjunction with the sector\'s needs.

Performing data-driven analysis on workforce trends, coupled with qualitative understanding of manpower challenges in the BE sector through regular engagement with external stakeholders.

Conducting studies and coordinating with other departments to understand workforce needs of the industry in line with industry transformation efforts.

Engaging internal and external stakeholders effectively to secure buy-in and ensure smooth policy implementation.

In the course of your work, you will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues from other Groups within BCA and peers from various ministries to achieve the above outcomes.

What we are looking for:

Strong written/verbal communication skills, able to interact with and influence stakeholders.

Able to work well in a team, with the willingness to take initiative.

Highly-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in data analytics and visualisation skills (e.g., Power BI, Tablaeu) would be a strong advantage.

Domain knowledge of the Built Environment (e.g., construction value chain, developer/consultancy/facilities management work processes) would be a strong advantage.

Successful candidates will be offered contract employment. Interested applicants, please apply online.

About Building and Construction Authority:

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development, whose mission is to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. As the lead public agency, we champion transforming Singapore into a future-ready built environment. Our people set us apart as we champion the development of a future-ready built environment for Singapore. Our people\'s commitment to regulating building safety, leading and transforming the built environment and the industry, helps us to build a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. Join us in our journey to transform the way we shape Singapore\'s landscape. Impactful: Champion an inclusive and sustainable built environment for people of all ages, abilities and needs. Transformational: Lead the transformation of the built environment sector to deliver a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. Forward-Looking: Shape the landscape to prepare for the future of Singapore, rally the built environment sector to achieve far-reaching goals that reach beyond today and improve the living environment for Singaporeans from all walks of life.

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