Assistant Director (Facilities Operations & Safety), Estates

Job Description #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now: focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-#body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now: focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-Assistant Director (Facilities Operations \& Safety), Estates

Posting Start Date: 15/04/2026

Schemes of Service: Corporate

Division: Estates

Employment Type: Permanent

The Assistant Director, Estates (Facilities Operations \& Safety) is responsible for managing and maintain facilities operations for campus facilities; and oversee and manage safety operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Campus Operations

Oversee daily operation operations with the Facilities Management (FM) operations team

Conduct regular onsite checks to ensure operational readiness and safety of campus and ensure service deliverables by respective vendors, inclusive of safety inspections and services audits

Manage procurement, tenders, contracts, and system maintenance

Follow up on recommended actions arising from incidents (including safety)

Ensure adherence to legislative and safety requirements

Represents the FM operations team to on discussions for key events/ users’ dialogues

2. Process Improvement

Review and approve policies and procedures

Review and support/ approve operations strategies; and provide technical advice on facilities system and recommend improvements

Explore the use of automation

3. Budgeting \& Procurement

Provide financial forecasts and projections to support decision making for various initiatives

Provide campus operations budget forecasts relating to facilities operations services

Involve in various procurement of the required services and goods in accordance with organisational policies

4. Stakeholder Management \& Leadership

Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors

Build collaborative relationships amongst the FM team and vendors and provide guidance and support on opereations matters

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Facilities Management or related field

Minimum 15 years of relevant and proven experience in facility management and/or building maintenance

Minimum of 7 years of managerial responsibilities and experience

Familiar with local regulatory requirements related to workplace safety and health

Candidates with FSM, GMM, GMFM, SCEM, Safety Coordinator/Supervisor/Officer, LEW (electrician or technician grade) and/or Masters Degree are preferred

Proficiency in MS Office applications

Self-driven, resourceful and a team player

Strong organisation and administrative skills

Good analytical, communication, writing and interpersonal skills.

Ability to embrace, manage change and diversity in a fast-paced work environment to provide deliverables within short notice period

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