Deputy Director / Assistant Director - Healthcare Development

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr