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National Parks Board

National Parks Board

Senior Manager/ Manager SBG Facilities

Fixed Terms
Closing in 3 day(s)

What the role is

You will join the team overseeing planned and ad-hoc maintenance and improvement works in Civil & Structural (C&S) and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services throughout the Singapore Botanic Gardens. You will ensure all works comply with specifications and building regulations. Your responsibilities will range from routine repairs to major upgrading projects. Additionally, you will monitor and enhance the sustainability of the Gardens' operations and facilities.

What you will be working on

You will:

  • Oversee routine maintenance operations, ensuring timely response to facilities issues and maintaining the high standards expected of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Manage a number of different contractors working in different trades concurrently

  • Work with colleagues from different departments in Singapore Botanic Gardens and NParks

  • Handle important infrastructural renewal works, such as cyclical replacement of air conditioning

  • Systems, irrigation and pump systems, lighting etc and maintaining heritage buildings and landscapes within the Gardens

  • Lead environmental sustainability initiatives, including initiating, tracking, compiling and reporting sustainability improvements in the Gardens

What we are looking for

  • Area of study in Facilities Management, Building Services, Sustainability, Civil Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical and/or Environmental Engineering or a related field

  • Preferably with prior experience in facility management and sustainability work

  • Able to work in team environment, adaptable and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

  • Conversant with current Codes of Practice, requirement of regulatory authorities and building regulations

  • Good interpersonal, communication, management and organisation skills and able to multi-task

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About your application process

This job is closing in 3 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 National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.


About National Parks Board

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

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