Assistant Facility Manager

ISS Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant Facility Manager to support the Facilities Manager in ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance. The role requires strong leadership skills, a background in engineering, and 3-4 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage maintenance budgets. Knowledge of Facilities Maintenance Systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in facilities management.
• Proactive and able to perform under pressure.
• Hands-on capability to handle tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conduct regular building inspections and audits.
• Manage daily maintenance operations and fault reporting.
• Lead engineering technicians and engineers.
• Manage local site maintenance budgets.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Technical knowledge in Facilities Maintenance Systems

Budgeting and financial acumen

Communication and stakeholder management

Managing subcontractors and service delivery

Education

Diploma/degree in Engineering

Job description

The Assistant Facility Manager supports the Facilities Manager in overseeing the maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of building systems and services. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance, managing teams, and delivering high-quality service to clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and legislative standards across the site.
• Monitor facilities, equipment and system performance and alert clients to any concerns.
• Conduct regular building inspections and site audits.
• Manage daily maintenance operations and fault reporting.
• Attend client and service partner meetings.
• Ensure service agreement delivered with client satisfaction.
• Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Lead engineering technicians and engineers.
• Identify competency gaps and train staff accordingly.
• Align team performance with client expectations and KPIs.
• Coordinate resources to meet daily operational needs.
• Manage local site maintenance budgets and ensure profitability.
• Familiarity with Profit & Loss (P&L) is advantageous.
• Support strategic development and progression plans for the team.
• Act as Duty Manager during incidents or emergencies.
• Adhere to internal reporting procedures (e.g., timesheets, expenses).
• Ensure compliance with QEHS (Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety) standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Technical knowledge in Facilities Maintenance Systems and Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / ACMV / Plumbing & Sanitary).
• Budgeting and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and service delivery.

Job Requirement

• Shall have at least 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Shall be minimally diploma/degree in Engineering.
• To be able to work independently.
• The candidate must be capable to be hands‑on to handle tasks independently.
• Experienced with retrofitting, A&A work and building maintenance practices and safety procedures is preferred.
• Pro‑active and able to work with minimal supervision and perform under pressure.