Career Conversion Programme: Built Environment Professionals (CCPBEP)

Attract and Reskill Talents for the Future of the Built Environment Sector

Supported by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and administered by Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL)

What is the CCPBEP?

The Built Environment (BE) sector in Singapore is undergoing rapid transformation due to advancements in digitalisation, automation, and sustainability. Companies must adapt by embracing smart technologies, data-driven decision-making, and new construction methodologies.

This shift is creating entirely new job roles while significantly changing the skills required for existing roles. To help companies stay competitive and build a future-ready workforce, the Career Conversion Programme for Built Environment Professionals (CCPBEP) provides structured reskilling solutions for companies through:

1. Hiring mid-career professionals and equipping them with the necessary skills to take on key job roles (New Hires Track - Place-and-Train)
2. Reskilling existing employees to take on new or redesigned roles due to business transformation (Job Redesign Reskilling (JRR) Track)By participating in CCPBEP, companies gain access to a structured talent pipeline, allowing them to: 

Fill critical manpower gaps without excessive recruitment costs
  • Reskill and retain existing employees rather than hiring externally
  • Receive up to 90% salary support and 70% training subsidies
  • Ensure workforce readiness for the evolving demands of the BE sector

How CCPBEP Supports Companies

  • Bridges skill gaps by hiring and training mid-career professionals with government funding
  • Provides structured training to reskill employees to take on redesigned roles
  • Reduces business costs with salary and training support
  • Enables companies to meet industry transformation goals with a highly skilled workforce

CCPBEP ensures companies in the Built Environment sector are equipped with the right talent to meet the industry's evolving needs.

What Job Roles Are Covered?

The CCPBEP covers multiple functional tracks

Functional Track Example Job Roles
Architectural Consultancy & Design Architectural Assistant, Architectural Associate
Engineering Consultancy & Design Civil & Structural Engineer, Assistant Mechanical Engineer
Quantity Surveying Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Construction Management (Production) Production Supervisor, Quality Control Supervisor
Construction Management (Site & Project Roles) Site Supervisor, Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager
Digital Delivery Management (BIM) BIM Coordinator
Facilities Management Building Supervisor, Facilities Engineer
For a full list of roles, refer to the Skills Framework for the Built Environment.

Which Track is Right for Your Company?

1. New Hires Track (Place-and-Train) – Hire and Train New Talent

The New Hires Track helps companies fill critical roles by hiring mid-career professionals who will undergo structured training to develop the required skills.

How It Works

1. Identify your company’s hiring needs – Find positions that require skilled professionals.
2. Hire from the CCPBEP candidate pool – SCAL Academy will provide a list of pre-screened candidates.
3. Receive up to 90% salary support – Subsidies for up to 6 months to offset hiring costs.
4. Upskill new hires with industry-relevant training – Select courses from a whitelisted list with 70% training subsidy. 

Funding Support for New Hires
 
Candidate Age & Status  Salary Support Monthly Cap Funding Duration
Below 40 Years Old Up to 70% $5,000 6 months
40 Years & Above OR Unemployed for 6+ Months Up to 90% $7,500 6 months 
Example: Hiring a Production Supervisor
  • Problem: Your company needs a Production Supervisor, but external hiring is costly and time-consuming.
  • Solution: Through CCPBEP, you hire a mid-career professional at $2,800/month.
  • Support: With 90% salary support, your cost reduces to just $280/month for 6 months.
  • Outcome: Save $15,120 in salary costs while securing a fully trained employee ready for the role.
2. Job Redesign Reskilling (JRR) – Reskill Existing Employees for Evolving Role

The JRR Track is designed for companies undergoing business transformation. It allows employers to upskill their existing employees instead of hiring externally.

How It Works
1. Identify employees for reskilling – Select staff who need training for new or evolving roles.
2. Submit a business transformation and training plan – SCAL evaluates your proposal.
3. Receive up to 90% salary support for 3 months – Offset costs while employees undergo training.
4. Select courses from a whitelisted list – Get 70% training subsidies for relevant courses. Funding Support for Reskilling (JRR Track)

Funding Support for Reskilling (JRR Track)
Candidate Age & Status  Salary Support Monthly Cap Funding Duration
Below 40 Years Old Up to 70% $5,000 3 months
40 Years & Above OR Unemployed for 6+ Months Up to 90% $7,500 3 months 
Example: Reskilling a Project Engineer into a BIM Engineer
  • Problem: Your company requires a BIM Engineer, but hiring externally is difficult. 
  • Solution: Instead of hiring, you reskill an existing Project Engineer earning $5,000/month through CCPBEP.
  • Support: With 90% salary support, your salary cost reduces to just $500/month for 3 months.
  • Outcome: Save $13,500 in salary costs while building internal BIM expertise.
CCPBEP Process

For Companies Hiring New Talent (Place-and-Train Track)

1. Submit an interest form via SCAL Academy.
2. Receive a list of pre-screened candidates for hiring.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and selected.
4. Sign a funding agreement and enroll your new hire in training.

For Companies Reskilling Employees (Job Redesign Reskilling - JRR Track)

1. Identify employees for reskilling and submit a business transformation plan.
2. SCAL Academy evaluates and approves the application.
3. Sign a funding agreement and enroll employees in relevant training.

Contact Us to Get Started

Companies interested in participating in CCPBEP can reach out to SCAL for further details.

Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL)
Address: 1 Bukit Merah Lane 2, The Construction House, Singapore 159760
Contact Person: Ms. Tan Weixuan | Mr. Ang Boon Jun
Email: weixuan@scal-academy.com.sg | boonjun@scal-academy.com.sg
Phone: 6793 9020

Employers keen to onboard as participating employers under the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) are encouraged to register their interest here.


Job seeker who are keen to embark their career in our Built Environment industry through the Career Conversion Programme can learn more here.