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advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing,
turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for
good.
Your
impact
Our Architecture team is
expanding, we are seeking a cheerful, proactive and independent
Permitting Coordinator to join our dynamic team supporting major
industrial and infrastructure projects, including waste treatment
and environmental facilities. You will play a key role in managing
permitting processes from start to finish, ensuring compliance with
regulatory requirements while maintaining strong relationships with
authorities and stakeholders. This role is open for Singaporeans
only given that it will involve authoriry clearance in most of our
projects.
Essential Duties :
Coordinate and track all permitting activities across
project phases.
Liaise with government
agencies (e.g., NEA, SCDF, BCA, JTC, PUB) to ensure timely
approvals.
Prepare, review, and submit
documentation for regulatory compliance.
Maintain accurate records of permit schedule, deadlines
and resolve tight timelines without constant supervision
Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and internal
teams to resolve permitting issues.
Proactively identify risks and propose mitigation
strategies.
Support audits and inspections
related to permitting and compliance.
Manages
and keeps records of incoming & outgoing project submission and
correspondences Ensures timely distribution of approved drawings
and documents to clients, consultants & contractors in the
respective project teams.
Assists in the
preparation of drawings (CAD, BIM etc.), project reports,
presentation materials, printings of drawings / documents / reports for
issuance.
Ensures all documents submitted to
clients / external parties are aligned with the project's
procedures.
Prepares permitting minutes of
meetings with clients, consultants and authority
officers.
Assists Lead Architects / Architect
QPs in the coordination of internal and external meetings, setting
up appointments / meeting invitations with authority
officers.
Here's what
you'll need
To be a successful
candidate, you shall possess :
Minimum
Diploma in Architecture.
5-8 years of
experience in permitting coordination preferably in industrial and
infrastructure projects.
Deep understanding of
Singapore permitting process and well-versed with codes &
regulations.
Familiar with Singapore's
permitting regulatory landscape and key authority
departments.
Strong written and verbal skills
with experience of liaising with consultants and
authorities.
Good interpersonal,
organizational and facilitation skills to maintain good working
relationships with key stakeholders.
Documentation and File Management skills such as Project
SharePoint, Microsoft Office, excel and Powerpoint
Drafting skills such as CAD, Revit, Bentley, IFC-SG for
Corenet X etc.
Presentation skills such as
SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint
etc.
Familiar with ESPro, Corenet 2.0 and
Corenet X platform for local authority submission.
Values transparency, accountability and continuous
learning opportunities.
Please
note : If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will
not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly
to Jacobs. Jacobs complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair
Employment Practices (TGFEP), including the prevailing guidelines
on recruitment. All qualified applicants will be considered for the
position regardless of age, race, religion, language, nationality,
marital status, or family responsibilities.
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Coordinator • Singapore