Purpose:
The Permitting Officer is responsible for managing and coordinating all regulatory submissions and approvals required for projects in Singapore. This role ensures compliance with local authority requirements and supports project teams by facilitating timely approvals from agencies such as BCA, URA, LTA, PUB, NEA, and SCDF.
Main Responsibilities:
- Prepare, submit, and follow up on permit applications via relevant platforms (e.g., CORENET, e-Submission portals)
- Liaise with government authorities including BCA, URA, LTA, PUB, NEA, SCDF, and other statutory boards to secure necessary approvals
- Coordinate with consultants (e.g., QP, architects, engineers) to ensure submission drawings and documents meet regulatory requirements
- Monitor submission timelines and approval statuses to ensure project milestones are met
- Review project documentation for compliance with Singapore codes and regulations
- Maintain proper documentation and records of all submissions, approvals, and correspondences
- Provide guidance to internal teams on regulatory processes and permit requirements
- Track regulatory changes and ensure project compliance with updated legislation
- Support audits, inspections, and authority queries related to permitting matters
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Building, Architecture, or related discipline
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience in permitting/submission roles within Singapore's built environment sector
- Strong knowledge of Singapore regulatory processes and authorities (BCA, URA, CORENET, etc.)
- Familiarity with e-submission systems such as CORENET / CORENET X
- Good coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational ability
- Well-versed with 2D and 3D design software and technologies, such as AutoCAD, Revit
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
- Embody behaviours that support a strong health and safety culture.
- Take reasonable steps to ensure personal health and safety, as well as that of others affected by activities.
- Comply with safety rules, procedures, and instructions issued by the company or authorized persons.
- Make proper use of facilities, equipment, and clothing provided for protection.
- Identify significant hazards associated with activities and eliminate them where possible.
- Reduce and control remaining risks to prevent harm.
- Participate in necessary health and safety training.
- Take note of health and safety information and instructions provided.
- Rectify health and safety problems or defects where safely and reasonably possible.
- Report issues if unable to rectify them.
- Foster good working relationships and embrace diversity and inclusion.
- Support employees overall well-being to create a healthy and productive workplace.
Self-Development
- Take the lead to establish personal career experiences, development and performance goals through regular and relevant Thrive conversations.
- Keep up-to-date with developments in your professional area.
- Make use of expert collaboration opportunities such as PANS to develop and maintain a network of technical/professional support and excellence.
- Achieve and/or maintain professional registrations/licences relevant to your role.
- Update the Capabilities Database for sharing capabilities and qualifications within the business.
- Regularly reflect on the contribution you make to your team culture to embrace diversity, strive for excellence and demonstrate our Guiding Principles.
About WSP Asia
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. WSP in Asia's team of3,500 professionals pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects across the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, advisory, digital services, project management and mission critical sectors.
