Deputy Director, Facilities, Security & Innovation Lab

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division in Singapore seeks a Deputy Director to oversee Facilities Management, Security, Sustainability, and Living Lab initiatives across a large garden estate. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage asset lifecycles, budgets, and contracts, and drive innovation in public-facing estate operations.

The role focuses on safety, reliability, and sustainable growth, requiring senior leadership experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and ability to operate across government

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in estate or facilities management.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing public-facing operations.
• Strong grounding in asset lifecycle management, budgeting and contract governance.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives or GIS platforms is an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to be site-based and support after-hours operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end estate and assets leadership across facilities and infrastructure.
• Oversee security operations and emergency preparedness for visitors and staff.
• Manage budgets across multiple funding sources and contract administration.
• Lead Sustainability and Living Lab initiatives and innovation pilots.
• Drive digital asset management and data-driven operations using GIS.
• Represent the Gardens with internal divisions and external partners.

Skills

Facilities management

Asset lifecycle management

Leadership

Contract governance

Budget management

Risk-based maintenance

Education

Facilities/Estate Management degree

Tools

GIS platforms

Digital asset systems

Job description

Public Service Division in Singapore seeks a Deputy Director to oversee Facilities Management, Security, Sustainability, and Living Lab initiatives across a large garden estate. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage asset lifecycles, budgets, and contracts, and drive innovation in public-facing estate operations.

The role focuses on safety, reliability, and sustainable growth, requiring senior leadership experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and ability to operate across government