You will provide leadership for the comprehensive facility management and maintenance of all MPA’s properties and leased facilities. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of our portfolio, while driving innovation through SmartFM digitalisation and decarbonisation and energy-efficiency initiatives.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Deputy Director (Space Management)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 30 Jul 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
1. Strategic Leadership & Day-to-Day Operations
You will provide leadership and supervision to the Space Management Department, fostering a culture of excellence and high performance. You will oversee all day-to-day facility operations and maintenance, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all MPA properties. You will also supervise appointed contractors (including security, cleaning, pest control, landscaping, and general maintenance) to ensure strict adherence to service contracts and performance standards.
2. Smart FM & Digitalization
You will drive the planning, adoption, and continuous improvement of a SmartFM (Smart Facility Management) strategy. You will leverage technology to enhance user experience, implement predictive maintenance, enable real-time monitoring, automate processes, and use data and analytics to optimise resource allocation and reduce energy consumption across the portfolio.
3. Sustainability & Green Mark Certification
You will plan and oversee Green Mark certification and other energy-efficiency initiatives for MPA’s existing buildings and assets. You will lead project teams to integrate new decarbonisation initiatives, including DC grids, solarisation of assets, and maintenance of solar and battery systems. You will also explore and implement opportunities for harvesting green and renewable energy to achieve higher energy efficiency and support sustainability goals.
4. Stakeholder Management & Continuous Improvement
You will collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to plan and deliver facility improvement initiatives. You will review and refine outsourcing, procurement, and management strategies to ensure value and high service quality. You will also develop and oversee customer engagement and satisfaction programmes to enhance the experience of facility users
What we are looking for
Experience in Facility Management, Engineering, or a related field, with at least 10 years of progressive experience in facility management and maintenance. You should have excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a strong command of written and spoken English
About your application process
This job is closing on 30 Jul 2026.
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 Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.
About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests.
MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative.
MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."
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