Assistant Chief Engineer - Hotel Engineering & Facilities

LINK2 MANPOWER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LINK2 MANPOWER PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Assistant Chief Engineer to lead the hotel Engineering & Maintenance Department.

You will guide Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance teams, ensure safe and efficient operation, and drive energy management and sustainability efforts across facilities. You will supervise daily operations, implement preventive maintenance, monitor energy use, and coordinate with authorities during audits and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in mechanical/electrical/building services engineering or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance teams.
• Develop, implement and monitor preventive maintenance programmes for guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities and critical systems.
• Oversee the Building Management System (BMS) to optimise energy performance.
• Support sustainability initiatives, including achieving and maintaining BCA Green Mark certification.
• Monitor electricity, water and gas consumption and implement energy and water conservation measures.
• Ensure emergency systems remain operational and respond to crises and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Building services engineering

Energy management

Crisis management

Sustainability

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Building Services Engineering

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

Working Location: Orchard Boulevard

Working Days: 5.5-day work week, shift roster

Working Hours: Rotating shifts, including night shifts

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Engineer to support the management of a hotel Engineering & Maintenance Department. The successful candidate will assist in leading the Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance teams and ensure the safe, efficient and sustainable operation of hotel facilities and engineering systems. The role also supports crisis management, regulatory compliance, engineering projects, energy management and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance teams.
• Develop, implement and monitor preventive maintenance programmes covering guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities and critical engineering systems.
• Oversee the Building Management System (BMS) to optimise system efficiency and energy performance.
• Support sustainability initiatives, including achieving and maintaining BCA Green Mark certification.
• Monitor electricity, water and gas consumption and implement cost-effective energy and water conservation measures.
• Ensure appropriate waste-management and environmental practices are maintained.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance requirements, potential hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Respond to emergencies such as power outages, fire alarms and equipment failures, and support crisis-management activities.
• Ensure emergency systems, including backup generators, fire-protection systems and emergency lighting, remain operational and ready for use.
• Manage departmental operating expenses and capital expenditure relating to equipment upgrades, engineering projects and energy-efficiency initiatives.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Prepare reports relating to audits, energy savings, sustainability performance and Green Mark progress.
• Train and mentor Duty Engineers, Technicians and other engineering team members.
• Promote energy-saving practices, sustainability awareness and emergency preparedness within the department.
• Work closely with hotel management and other departments to support operational requirements.
• Deputise for the Director of Engineering when required and represent the department during audits, inspections and management meetings.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant hotel engineering or facilities management experience.
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems and preventive maintenance planning.
• Good knowledge of energy-management and conservation practices.
• Familiarity with the BCA Green Mark framework and sustainability requirements.
• Experience leading and supervising Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, crisis-management and decision‑making capabilities.
• Good communication, interpersonal and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, fire safety and applicable statutory requirements.
• Able to work on rotating shifts, including night shifts, weekends and standby duties as required.