Deputy Director - Facilities & Security, Living Lab

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jurong Lake Gardens in Singapore seeks a senior and experienced Deputy Director to lead Estate, Facilities and Asset Management across a large garden estate. You will oversee maintenance, security, sustainability and Living Lab initiatives, driving risk-based, lifecycle asset strategies and operating readiness for high footfall public spaces.

This hands-on leadership role requires managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating budgets and contracts, and partnering with government agencies and

Qualifications

• Area of study in Facilities Management, Estate Management, Engineering, Building Services or related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in estate or facilities management, security operations, asset management, project delivery and contract management.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams in public-facing operational environments.
• Strong grounding in asset lifecycle management, budgeting and contract governance.
• Experience with specialised infrastructure, digital asset systems, sustainability initiatives or GIS platforms will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into operational decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to be site-based, conduct inspections and support after-hours operations when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of preventive, corrective and cyclical maintenance, as well as asset renewal programmes across buildings, landscape assets and specialised infrastructure.
• Oversee complex assets such as Mass Engineered Timber structures, water features, pond and pump systems, irrigation networks, play equipment and integrated garden management systems.
• Drive risk-based, lifecycle-oriented asset strategies to enhance reliability, safety, performance and long-term sustainability.
• Provide leadership over security operations and service providers to maintain a safe and secure environment for visitors, staff and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement security strategies, deployment plans and operational response measures.
• Lead emergency preparedness efforts, including table-top and ground deployment exercises, incident management, reviews and continuous improvement.
• Oversee maintenance and project budgets across multiple funding sources, ensuring robust planning, prioritisation and value-for-money outcomes.
• Lead contract management, including performance reviews, service quality assurance and contract administration.
• Guide project implementation from planning through delivery, ensuring operational readiness and sustainability outcomes.
• Lead the Sustainability and Living Lab portfolio by identifying, trialling and evaluating new technologies, sustainable solutions and operating models for the Gardens.
• Oversee innovation pilots with internal and external partners, translating successful trials into practical, scalable operations where appropriate.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and learning within the estate operations teams.
• Drive the use of GIS-enabled asset management and geo-database systems to support planning and estate intelligence.
• Strengthen asset data governance, performance monitoring and analysis to inform maintenance strategies, design reviews and lifecycle budgeting.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across facilities, security, sustainability and innovation functions.
• Work closely with internal divisions, government agencies, contractors and partners to deliver integrated estate outcomes.
• Represent Jurong Lake Gardens in discussions on operations, asset planning, service delivery and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Estate management

Facilities management

Security operations

Asset management

Project delivery

Contract governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Facilities Management study

Engineering

Tools

GIS platforms

Digital asset systems

Job description

Jurong Lake Gardens in Singapore seeks a senior and experienced Deputy Director to lead Estate, Facilities and Asset Management across a large garden estate. You will oversee maintenance, security, sustainability and Living Lab initiatives, driving risk-based, lifecycle asset strategies and operating readiness for high footfall public spaces.

This hands-on leadership role requires managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating budgets and contracts, and partnering with government agencies and