Senior / Assistant Manager, Planning and Development (3-Year Contract)

About the role

A 3-year contract position at Alexandra Hospital focused on campus redevelopment, with planning already underway and new buildings expected to be completed in about three years. The role supports the hospital's infrastructure development and acts as the link between users and consultants, ensuring designs meet clinical needs, stay on schedule and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Support and guide the hospital on all infrastructure matters and translate clinical services into infrastructure needs.
• Plan, lead, organise and coordinate user workgroup sessions and prepare materials for workshops.
• Work closely with consultants as the bridge between them and users to develop design options and solutions.
• Keep all parties aware of time and deadlines, and review design proposals so they cover design, operational and technical aspects and fit the budget.
• Obtain user sign-offs before construction and verify that spaces are built according to approved plans before handover.
• Work with consultants and MOHH on defect listing and rectification of defective works.
• Document and communicate hospital operations workflows, interdependencies and additional requests between departments, consultants and other parties.
• Stay informed on healthcare planning topics and support the wider campus planning team where needed.

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering or a related built-environment discipline, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates with a healthcare background are highly preferred.
• Only Singapore citizens and Singapore permanent residents may apply.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse groups.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous situations, managing multiple priorities and thriving in multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic planning and independent initiative.