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Deputy Director (Workplace Plans & Systems)

MINDEF

SingaporePermanent

Posted 16 Jul 2026

About this role

You lead holistic infrastructure master planning for MINDEF/SAF, encompassing workplace policies and standards, long-term refresh plans for SAF camps and bases, and the major redevelopment of the Gombak precinct. - Drive budget planning and allocation, and establish enablers such as design blueprints and period contracts to scale workplace refresh across the organisation - Oversee smart building management systems and operational support IT for both new and existing projects - Manage a wide range of amenities and workplace experience initiatives, including work-near-home facilities across four locations, auditoriums, meeting rooms, pantry provisions, shuttle bus services, and commercial operations at the new CMPB and MINDEF - Provide frontline service support for MINDEF Principals' offices - Plan and resource infrastructure requirements to support MINDEF during operations Challenge(s) - Keeping abreast of evolving workspace design trends and assessing their suitability within MINDEF/SAF's work culture and operational context - Driving continual improvement in workplace productivity and experience while managing diverse stakeholder demands during process changes - Education in Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil or Structural Engineering, Building and Real Estate Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field - At least 15 years of experience in large-scale workspace refresh or estate management (gross floor area above 50,000 sqm) - Experience in construction or large-scale renovation projects, including Security-By-Design and Green Mark elements - Strong strategic, planning, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships across government and industry - Knowledge of environmental or sustainability studies is advantageous Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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You lead holistic infrastructure master planning for MINDEF/SAF, encompassing workplace policies and standards, long-term refresh plans for SAF camps and bases, and the major redevelopment of the Gombak precinct. - Drive budget planning and allocation, and establish enablers such as design blueprint…

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