Senior Assistant Manager, M&E Facilities Management

About the role

NTU, a research-intensive university in Singapore, is hiring a Senior Assistant Manager for its Office of Development and Facilities Management. The department oversees the physical development and maintenance of all university buildings and grounds. The Senior Assistant Manager is responsible for the comprehensive operation and maintenance of designated mechanical and electrical (M&E) services and for steering their upgrading works to ensure long-term reliability.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of fire protection, plumbing, sanitary and gas, lift and ELV systems.
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance carried out by term contractors to ensure system reliability and uninterrupted operation.
• Review maintenance reports, breakdown trends and system performance to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.
• Oversee term contractors so that maintenance works meet contract requirements, safety standards and service levels.
• Manage assets by tracking their condition, maintenance history and lifecycle information.
• Oversee upgrading and improvement projects that enhance safety, reliability, accessibility and operational effectiveness, managing internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors during implementation.
• Ensure M&E systems and works comply with statutory requirements, codes of practice and internal governance frameworks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Facilities Management.
• At least 5 years' experience in facilities management or an M&E-related field.
• Hands-on experience supervising term contractors on site, verifying maintenance and rectification works and ensuring compliance with statutory and safety requirements.
• Able to work independently, with strong project management, organisational and communication skills, and a proactive, problem-solving approach.

Required skills

• Strong technical understanding of building services M&E systems, especially fire protection, plumbing and sanitary, and lift infrastructure, including detailed design review, system interfacing, fault diagnosis and optimisation of performance, reliability and maintainability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with stakeholders and contractors to resolve issues.

NTU offers learning and development opportunities such as training programs, workshops and seminars, as well as staff welfare initiatives including health and wellness programs, free on-campus fitness facilities and discounted health screening. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.