Business Development Manager

Company Overview

Navsar is a Singapore-based business and solutions provider for the Energy, Power, and Infrastructure industries. The company offers Commissioning, engineering, procurement, construction management, system integration, maintenance, supply of spares and components, and financed upgrades/retrofitting solutions.

Job Summary

Lead commercial growth as Business Development Manager for critical infrastructure projects in Singapore, driving multi-million-dollar contracts across engineering, Commissioning as a Service (CaaS), and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) with top-tier clients in APAC.

Responsibilities

• Originate, nurture, and close a robust sales pipeline in Singapore for Engineering, CaaS, and O&M engagements from initial contact through contract signature
• Establish and expand C-level and senior procurement relationships with data centre developers, asset owners, semiconductor manufacturers, and global EPC contractors
• Systematically map Singapore's active and upcoming infrastructure projects, identifying timelines, capital expenditure, and high-margin service opportunities
• Lead consultative bid pursuits, technical proposals, RFP/RFQ submissions, and commercial negotiations collaboratively with engineering leadership and delivery teams
• Represent the company as a technically credible advisor at industry forums, sector conventions, and client site walkthroughs
• Maintain disciplined pipeline visibility, manage deal stages, and provide accurate monthly and quarterly revenue forecasts for executive leadership

Required competencies and certifications

• Demonstrated track record of identifying, negotiating, and closing multi-tier B2B engineering, industrial services, technical testing, or critical infrastructure contracts in Singapore and APAC
• Established professional network across developers, asset owners, project management consultancies, or Tier-1 EPCs in data centre, power/energy, or urban mobility sectors
• Solid understanding of critical facilities, electrical/mechanical systems, energisation phases, commissioning stages (Levels 1-5 / IST), and long-term plant operations to engage effectively with Chief Engineers and Project Directors
• Advanced commercial negotiation, bid composition, contract framing, and margin optimization skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or equivalent commercial experience
• Willingness to travel regionally across APAC as required by strategic engagements

Preferred competencies and qualifications

[No preferred competencies or qualifications explicitly stated in the original JD]

Other Information

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Location: Singapore, centrally located operational base with client site mobility
• Working Arrangement: Full-time executive role with a hybrid corporate and field structure
• Compensation: Highly competitive base salary with performance incentives and annual bonuses aligned to commercial success
• Allowances: Regional travel provisions, commercial expense budget, mobile/technology package, and comprehensive corporate health coverage
• Start Date & Duration: Immediate start preferred with long-term tenure and executive career progression opportunities