Regional Director - Water, Southeast Asia

Key leadership role within an international consultancy

Opportunity to drive growth with an established water business

Role is preferably based out of Singapore

Non-Singapore-based applicants based in Hong Kong, Manila or Jakarta may be considered

Create futures worth inheriting with the SJ Group

At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

Our highly successful water business in Southeast Asia has been shaped over the years by SMEC, one of the key members of the SJ Group.  Across the Southeast Asia region, we continue to operate through a number of our SJ Group companies, including Surbana Jurong in Singapore, and SMEC across the remainder of Southeast Asia.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Regional Director, Water to lead this key growth sector across Southeast Asia, ideally based out of Singapore.

As the Regional Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic landscape by overseeing the day-to-day operations and steering the direction of the water sub-sector (which encompasses water infrastructure, water resources and irrigation).

Your responsibilities extend to leading the strategic direction and growth of the Southeast Asian water business, ensuring the highest standards of operational and technical excellence, taking full accountability of profit and loss management, and championing the development and mobilisation of resources within Southeast Asia.

Beyond these core functions, your leadership is instrumental in cultivating strong client relationships, contributing to the overall growth and success of SJ Group.

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• 15+ years in the water industry with proven success in Senior Management roles.
• Expertise in managing large-scale water projects, client relationships, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline; postgraduate and project management qualifications highly regarded.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and market trends across Southeast Asia.
• Sound commercial understanding including previous P&L management.
• High level communication skills, including negotiating and resolving highly complex commercial, technical and people matters.

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Helen.Kruimel@smec.com

Wrap Up

We value equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to do their best. We recognise the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

Join us and be part of a culture where we rise together, deliver excellence, and expand what’s possible. ‘Real impact, made together’ is at the core of everything we do, embracing diverse perspectives to drive meaningful impact and build a shared legacy.

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!