Posted on 26 May 2026
Singapore's construction sector remains active in 2026, supported by public housing projects, Changi Airport Terminal 5, the Cross Island MRT Line, and continued demand for industrial and data centre fit-outs.
As project delivery becomes more complex, employers are placing greater emphasis on construction management, commercial control, EHS compliance, and digital construction capabilities. The growing adoption of DfMA, IDD, PPVC and BIM is also increasing demand for professionals with modern construction and project coordination experience.
Key Talent Demand
High-demand roles are concentrated in both technical and commercial functions:
- Construction Managers & Directors with greenfield, industrial, data centre or infrastructure project experience
- Project Managers with commercial fit-out and A&A experience
- EHS Directors with multi-site and MOM compliance experience
- Quantity Surveyors with claims, variation and final account experience
- Contracts / Commercial Managers with NEC or FIDIC expertise
- Sales Directors / VPs with strong contractor and government project owner networks
Salary Highlights
| Position | Annual Salary Range |
| Managing Director / General Manager | SGD 240,000 – 480,000 |
| Engineering Vice President | SGD 180,000 – 420,000 |
| Sales Vice President | SGD 180,000 – 420,000 |
| Construction Director | SGD 180,000 – 300,000 |
| EHS Director | SGD 144,000 – 192,000 |
| Contracts / Commercial Manager | SGD 84,000 – 132,000 |
| Quantity Surveyor | SGD 72,000 – 120,000 |
Recruitment Outlook
In 2026, leadership-level construction and commercial roles will remain competitive, especially for candidates with proven delivery experience, digital construction exposure and strong stakeholder management skills.
Employers should plan hiring early, define role requirements clearly, and consider wider talent pools, such as EPC and oil & gas candidates for greenfield project roles. For senior commercial leadership positions, longer search timelines of four to six months should be expected.