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Singapore Polytechnic

Deputy Manager, Estates & Development (Mechanical & Electrical)

Singapore Polytechnic

Fixed Terms

Closing in 6 day(s)

What the role is

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers 2024 & 2025

This position has a strong focus on Campus Facilities and Assets Management. This is a holistic scope, which encompasses not only infrastructural, but also requires cross functional coordination with aspects such as school/department equipment and building facilities maintenance. It will be rejuvenated to be a great place for the student and staff, well-integrated and seamlessly connected, and be built for sustainability to benefit future generations. The rejuvenated Campus will be a transformational sustainability environment, where design is not just for a beautiful space, but also for an engaging culture for generations to come.

What you will be working on

You will be responsible for the following:

Planning and Development

  • Be involved in Singapore Polytechnic, SP facilities planning, development and management.
  • Perform daily routine inspections of all M&E plant rooms to ensure all essential services are in an operational readiness state.
  • To liaise and coordinate with stakeholders and vendors for preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • To manage the execution of preventive maintenance, ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled, and identify equipment for maintenance before breakdown.
  • To response to building-related / M&E breakdowns and resolve operational issues for the safety and well-being of students, staff and public.
  • To procure services through e-procurement platform including preparation of tender specifications, tender site show, evaluation and award.
  • To attend Hand Over-Take Over (HOTO) inspections and follow up defects rectification work by appointed contractors
  • To liaise with stakeholders and vendors on fitting-out works for tenanted units. To maintain records and ensure prompt renewal of all statutory permits and licenses required for operating SP Campus, plant room and equipment including maintaining OMM, authorities’ approval, as-built drawing, warranty, and test reports.
  • To ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Assist in the management of the appointed maintenance agent and specialist system vendors in their maintenance scope and planned program including breakdown investigations, inspections and audit.
  • Follow through on the project, including obtaining the sign offs and approvals where necessary before the space is built, all the time ensuring that the space is built according to approved plans.
  • Keep abreast of latest Singapore Standards and authority requirement, so as to lead Singapore Polytechnic in the desired direction.
  • Interface with the consultants and build stakeholder relationships, both internal and external, including government agencies and community partners.
  • Responsible for budgetary planning and control, ensuring that the development keeps within budget.
  • Write papers for approval on relevant subjects when required.

Other Project and Programme Management and Implementation of Strategy and Initiatives

  • Manage and coordinate on-going projects and events at a time, keeping an eye on each timeline and achieving milestone goals to meet specific deadlines.
  • Identifying strategy goals, initiatives and programmes, and developing action plans for and coordinating implementation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

Requirements

  • Qualification Required and Area of Discipline
    • Minimum diploma or degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field
    • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in facilities management, building services or mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems
  • Prior working knowledge on regulatory requirements and legislations
  • Proficient in using e-procurement platforms and experience preparing tender specifications
  • Ability to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conduct risk assessments.
  • Good analytical skills and project management skills
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and strategic planning capabilities
  • Team player with good interpersonal, communication skills to collaborate and manage with various Stakeholders.
  • Good time management on tasks allocated, resourceful, self-motivated, driven with the ability to multi-tasks.
  • Positive work attitude, ability to work with all levels of staffs and strong team player.
  • Excellent communication, problem solving, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skill.

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

About Singapore Polytechnic

As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

About your application process

This job is closing in 6 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Singapore Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.