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Assistant Planning Engineer (m/w/d)

Become an Assistant Planning Engineer with Sembcorp in Singapore. Support project planning, monitor schedules, and manage documentation for solar installations. Enjoy hands-on exposure to renewable energy projects and a collaborative work culture.
Sembcorp Industries
Sembcorp Industries
Singapore   On-site   Full Time  UTC+08:00

Sembcorp Industries

Company Overview

Sembcorp Industries Ltd

Singapore

1998

Approximately 3,000 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of S$700 million investment commitment for 2024-2028 (source: nextgeninvestors.substack.com).

What They Do

Sembcorp Industries Ltd is a state-owned energy and urban development company based in Singapore, focusing on a diverse range of sectors including infrastructure, marine engineering, and urban solutions. The company has adopted a "Brown to Green" transformation strategy aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, emphasizing renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, and battery storage (source: nextgeninvestors.substack.com). Sembcorp operates a significant energy portfolio exceeding 12,600MW globally, with over 2,600MW derived from renewable sources, including a notable 250MWp capacity in Singapore alone (source: wikipedia.org). The company also engages in urban development, transforming raw land into industrial parks and sustainable communities, catering to markets across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, China, India, and the UK (source: nextgeninvestors.substack.com). Sembcorp's competitive edge lies in its extensive in-house managed wind portfolio in India and its leading solar position in Singapore, supported by strategic partnerships for renewable energy projects (source: nextgeninvestors.substack.com).

Projects & Track Record

Sembcorp has a robust project track record, including the Sirajganj Unit 4 combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Bangladesh, which began full commercial operations in 2019, significantly enhancing its thermal portfolio (source: wikipedia.org). The company has also expanded its renewable energy capacity from 2.6GW in 2020 to 8.7GW by 2023, with ambitious plans to triple this to 25GW by 2028, which includes ongoing projects like the 500MW solar initiative in Oman (source: nextgeninvestors.substack.com). Urban development projects include the Batamindo Industrial Park and the Bintan Industrial Estate, both significant industrial hubs in Indonesia, as well as the Kendal Industrial Park currently under development (source: wikipedia.org). Sembcorp's client base includes the Singapore government for NEWater and waste services, as well as various industrial tenants, showcasing its strong partnerships that facilitate geographic expansion into emerging markets (source: nextgeninvestors.substack.com). The company has also seen a strategic shift with the demerger of its marine division in 2020, allowing it to focus more on its core energy and urban development sectors (source: wikipedia.org).

Recent Developments

In recent years, Sembcorp has accelerated its focus on renewable energy, achieving a gross installed renewable capacity of 8.7GW in 2023, a significant increase from 2.6GW in 2020, as part of its "Brown to Green" strategy (source: nextgeninvestors.substack.com). The company has committed S$700 million for investments from 2024 to 2028 to build land banks and aims to triple its renewable capacity to 25GW by 2028 (source: nextgeninvestors.substack.com). Additionally, Sembcorp is targeting to increase sustainable solutions to account for 70% of group net profit by 2025, up from 40% in 2020, with plans to triple land sales for urban developments to 500 hectares by 2025 (source: nextgeninvestors.substack.com). While specific acquisitions or mergers have not been detailed, the company continues to leverage its partnership with State Power Investment Corporation Limited (SPIC) for renewable energy projects, including the ongoing solar project in Oman (source: nextgeninvestors.substack.com).

Working There

Sembcorp offers a variety of roles across its three main segments: conventional energy, renewables, and integrated urban solutions. Departments such as engineering, project management, operations, and development provide diverse career opportunities in areas like power generation, waste management, and renewable technology asset management (source: nextgeninvestors.substack.com). The company hires at key locations including its headquarters in Singapore and various operational sites in Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, China, the Middle East, and the UK (source: wikipedia.org). Sembcorp's culture emphasizes a commitment to sustainability and a shift towards greener practices, fostering a reputable brand that builds trust and partnerships across Asia (source: nextgeninvestors.substack.com). While specific employee benefits are not detailed, the company's ambitious net-zero goals and profit targets suggest structured career paths in the expanding renewables sector (source: nextgeninvestors.substack.com).

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Job Description

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join our Renewable Energy business

Play a role in advancing Asia's energy transition! As a leading renewable energy player, Sembcorp is driving sustainable change, with a growing portfolio of renewables and energy storage solutions across Southeast Asia, China, India, the UK, and the Middle East. Our Renewable Energy segment leverages strong execution and development capabilities to power a cleaner future.

Purpose and Scope

  • The person is responsible as project planning executive to assist the planning team to facilitate, consolidate, track and liaison of all submissions, approvals, drawings and other documents for authority compliance, commencement, construction and completion of a project.
  • The person is responsible to assist the planning team in creating and monitoring project execution plans and highlight deviations and communicate to respective stakeholders. The person is also responsible for supporting the timely delivery of solar system installation projects.
  • The person is also responsible for project office administrative duties to maintain office optimal operating function.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

  • Monitor project master schedule to ensure documents submission is on time.
  • Manage the documentation control for project including but not limited to categorization, indexing, filing, issue and receipt of transmittals and project documents/drawings to all relevant reviewers for new / revised documents.
  • Management of turnaround of project documents/drawings in receiving, distribution and transmitting for the projects that are on-going - Update and remind/flag out Project team and vendors on outstanding document.
  • Gather comprehensive information from the project engineers, meticulously complete application forms for submission to the relevant authorities and diligently monitor and track the progress until resolution.
  • Assist with on-site verifications of rooftops and electrical switch rooms to gather essential information necessary for submission to the relevant authorities.
  • Anticipate and monitor the submission status with various authorities such as SPPG, SCDF, EMA, among others, proactively identifying any potential delays and promptly highlighting them for attention for closure of outstanding issues.
  • Undertake any other ad-hoc task or any other responsibilities and assignments as assigned by the Planning/Project Manager and Planning Engineer.
  • Opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to end-to-end rooftop solar project execution, including design coordination, authorities submissions, site works and commissioning, subject to interest and demonstrated capability.

Qualification & Experiences

  • Minimum diploma in relevant field, with sound knowledge of project planning & document controls.
  • Experience in coordination with Project & Engineering and Operations & Maintenance personnel will be an added advantage.
  • Understanding in MS Project, project timeline & cost control will be an added advantage.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Have initiative, pro-activeness, good attitude & willing to learn.
  • Able to work independently & with others in a deadline-driven, result-driven team environment.
  • Ability to interact with & effectively manage with various levels of admin, technical personnel & vendors/contractors/agencies to support project delivery.

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!

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About the role

January 7, 2026

Full Time

Company

January 9, 2026

On-site

Sembcorp Industries

sembcorp.com

  •  Singapore

Minimum diploma with relevant experience preferred

UTC+08:00

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