Assistant Director, Engineering Management (BCA)

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.  

 

At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round. 

 

Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!  

 

Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg. 

 

Who We Are

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is seeking a Deputy Director of Engineering Management to lead the development of CORENET X, a industry transformational platform that is reimagining how building plans move from concept to approval in Singapore. In this role, you'll spearhead this game-changing initiative that transforms the building plan submission and approval process through seamless digital solutions. As a technically leader, you'll set strategic direction, build high-performing teams, and deliver sustainable outcomes by balancing feature development with technical excellence whilst partnering closely with Product and UX teams to create user-focused solutions for CORENET X. This is an opportunity to make lasting impact on Singapore's built environment, working at the forefront of construction technology innovation to revolutionise how the industry interacts with regulatory processes, improving productivity and efficiency through digitalisation and automation.

Building and Construction Authority regulates Singapore's built environment, ensuring building safety, promoting sustainable construction, and developing industry capabilities through licensing, certification, and training programmes. Our digitalisation initiatives include:

• Implementing CORENET X for seamless building plan submissions and approvals
• Driving BIM (Building Information Modelling) adoption
• Supporting Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) implementation
• Developing Smart FM (Facilities Management) solutions
• Promoting Construction Industry Transformation Map (ITM) digital solutions
• Uplift the productivity, efficiency of the built industry through digitalisation, automation and consolidation

Why Join Us?
This is your chance to:
• Be at the forefront of Singapore's built environment transformation
• Work with cutting-edge technology that's reshaping our cityscape
• Make a lasting impact on how Singapore builds for future generations
• Join a team of forward-thinking professionals passionate about innovation

You may be a great fit if:
• You are a technically credible leader, able to support architecture discussions, unblock delivery, and earn the trust of your team
• You stay close to the technical details, whether through architecture reviews, design docs, code reviews, or hands-on support when needed
• You care deeply about your team's growth, wellbeing, and performance and know how to coach engineers toward excellence
• You bring clarity helping teams prioritise, plan, and focus in a complex environment.
• You believe in developer experience and delivery flow as key levers for system health and impact
• You understand how software systems and engineering practices scale and can gui