Project Development Head (m/w/d)

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

Leads the planning, development, and execution of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the desired quality.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and provide guidance to team on all project development related work including cost estimation, site survey, technical proposal to customers, basic engineering, project / EPC contracting strategy, all technical solutions, etc.
• Provide leadership to strategically manage risk, monitor finances and ensure each phase of work is started or completed on time.
• Formulate strategy and operational plans for each project.
• Develop and implement project quality procedures
• Making strategic decisions in a timely manner and providing leadership and direction to project managers to implement those decisions
• Devising cost-effective plans and strategies during project development
• Coordinating projects resource to ensure optimum resource management at all times
• Ensure optimum performance from the Projects team through optimum resource loading, monitoring of individual and team morale, development of close relationships and development of team camaraderie
• Meeting with clients, stakeholders and project managers to report on project progress
• Liaising with stakeholders and building strong working relationships
• Reporting progress to senior leadership
• Ensure all activities carried out are in full compliance to all regulatory, due diligence and authority requirement
• Build up competency level of project personnel to support business, technical and operational needs.
• Support setting-up and maintenance of system and procedures (SOP, etc.) for projects development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 15 years of experience in EPC turnkey project development and execution
• Strong project management and development experience
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards for project development and management
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build relationships with contractors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Will be based in Makati but able to travel and work in remote sites in different parts of the country.

Preferred Skills & Characteristics

• Project Management
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Budgeting and Financial Management
• Renewable Energy project and construction practices
• Conflict resolution
• Delegation and resource allocation

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviors 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!