Facilities Manager cum Senior Fire Safety Manager

rs recruitment agency llp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

rs recruitment agency llp in Singapore is seeking a Technical Manager cum Senior Fire Safety Manager (SFSM) to lead facilities management operations and fire safety for the site. You will oversee M&E, fire protection and compliance with SCDF and Fire Code, driving continuous improvement and business continuity.

The role requires a degree in engineering or building services, SCDF SFSM registration, and at least five years of FM and fire safety leadership with strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services or related discipline.
• Registered SFSM recognised by SCDF.
• At least 5 years of experience in facilities management and fire safety management.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities management operations to ensure safe, efficient building performance.
• Serve as SFSM and ensure compliance with Fire Safety Act, Fire Code, SCDF requirements.
• Oversee maintenance strategies, asset lifecycle management and continuous improvement.
• Manage operation and maintenance of all M&E, fire protection and building systems.
• Lead emergencies, drills, risk assessments and incident investigations.

Skills

Facilities management

Senior Fire Safety Manager

Leadership

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering/Facilities Management degree

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Roles & Responsibilities

The Technical Manager cum Senior Fire Safety Manager (SFSM) is responsible for the overall leadership of facilities management operations and fire safety management for the assigned site(s). The role oversees technical operations, asset reliability, statutory compliance, contract performance, client satisfaction and business continuity, while serving as the appointed SFSM to ensure full compliance with fire safety legislation and emergency preparedness requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall facilities management operations, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable building performance.
• Serve as the appointed Senior Fire Safety Manager (SFSM) and ensure full compliance with the Fire Safety Act, Fire Code, SCDF requirements and other statutory regulations.
• Drive operational excellence by overseeing maintenance strategies, asset lifecycle management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage the operation and maintenance of all critical M&E, fire protection and building systems to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Develop, implement and review the Fire Emergency Plan (FEP), Emergency Response Plan (ERP), fire drills and emergency preparedness programmes.
• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams, contractors and service providers to achieve operational, safety and contractual KPIs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring service excellence and timely resolution of operational issues.
• Oversee operational budgets, maintenance planning, procurement and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Conduct technical and fire safety audits, risk assessments and incident investigations, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, SCDF, BCA and relevant authorities on all operational and fire safety matters.
• Ensure full compliance with Workplace Safety & Health (WSH), quality management systems and company policies.
• Provide leadership during emergencies, business continuity events and crisis situations.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Registered Senior Fire Safety Manager (SFSM) recognised by SCDF.
• At least 5 years of experience in facilities management, technical operations and fire safety management, including experience leading site operations.
• Strong knowledge of building M&E systems, fire protection systems, statutory compliance and facilities management best practices.
• Proven experience managing commercial, healthcare, industrial or mixed-use developments.
• Strong leadership, client management, stakeholder engagement and contract management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and decision-making abilities.
• Able to respond to operational and fire safety emergencies outside normal working hours when required.