Business & Operations Executive

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Business & Operations Executive (ERSS) to oversee our ERSS business activities and day-to-day project operations. The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Director and take ownership of incoming project enquiries, quotation follow-ups, commercial negotiations, securing project awards and overseeing multiple ongoing ERSS projects. This position requires a hands-on individual with strong commercial awareness, practical ERSS knowledge and the ability to work independently while leading an existing team of technical and site personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Manage incoming ERSS project enquiries and tender opportunities

• Review and oversee quotations prepared by the QS and Project Engineer

• Follow up with main contractors and clients to secure project awards

• Conduct commercial negotiations, including pricing, scope of works and contract terms

• Maintain strong working relationships with existing and prospective clients

• Monitor quotation status, conversion rates and awarded contracts

• Identify opportunities to improve project profitability

• Oversee the progress and coordination of multiple ongoing ERSS projects

• Coordinate with Project Engineers, QS and site supervisors to ensure smooth project execution

• Attend project meetings, site inspections and client discussions when required

About you

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, preferably specialist ERSS contracting

• Strong practical understanding of ERSS works, including sheet piling, steel strutting, walers, king posts and associated temporary works

• Experience dealing directly with Singapore main contractors

• Proven experience in project quotations, commercial negotiations and securing project awards

• Ability to oversee multiple ongoing projects simultaneously

• Good understanding of project costing, variations, progress claims and contract profitability

• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills

• Able to work independently and report directly to the Managing Director

• Valid driving licence and own vehicle required

• Relevant engineering qualification would be advantageous