Lecturer, Facilities Management - School of Architecture & the Built Environment

Singapore Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is looking for a Lecturer in Facilities Management to teach diploma and higher-level courses. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in Facilities Management, demonstrate a passion for education, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to develop curriculum and undertake projects in Smart Facilities Management. A 2-year contract is offered for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning maintenance of building systems.
• Knowledge in building systems integration and digital technologies.
• Passionate about education and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lessons and develop teaching materials.
• Mentor students and facilitate learning.
• Conduct consultancy projects in Smart Facilities Management.

Skills

Teaching and assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Relevant qualifications in Built Environment disciplines

Job description

What the role is

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

Ranked top 20 most attractive employers in Singapore – The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers 2024

As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre‑employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

The job of an academic is challenging and meaningful. Not only will he/she have both the knowledge and working experience, he/she must also possess a passion for working with youths, nurturing them and molding their characters.

There will be opportunities to develop the curriculum, introduce new courses as well as be involved in consultancy and other applied research projects.

Administrative work related to teaching and School/Institutional strategic initiatives will be an important part of the job too. Successful candidates will be expected to be resourceful and innovative with initiative and good communication skills.

Lecturer (Facilities Management)

The appointee must be competent to teach diploma and higher levels in the following key areas of Facilities Management:

• Safety Health & Security
• Strategic Asset Enhancement
• Drawing & Visualization
• Data Analytics
• Smart Facilities Management
• Digital Twin and BIM Model Application
• Maintenance of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Services
• Energy Management and Audit
• Sustainability & Environmental Management
• Procurement & Contract Management

What you will be working on

Responsibilities:

• Conduct lessons, create teaching and assessment materials and mentoring of students
• Develop and maintain new or existing teaching curriculum and learning materials for modules stated above
• Deploy effective pedagogy to facilitate learning
• Undertake projects or consultancy work with both internal and external stakeholders, especially in the areas of Smart Facilities Management

What we are looking for

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in related Built Environment disciplines
• Relevant work experience in Facilities Management, preferably with experience in the planning of preventive, routine, and predictive maintenance of building systems.
• Have experience and in-depth knowledge in building systems integration and optimisation and digital technologies/smart solutions for facilities management.
• Passionate about education and possess strong interest in teaching and mentoring students
• Self-driven, independent and possess readiness to work as a team
• People-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, written and communication skills
• Candidates with the following will have an added advantage:
• Registered workplace safety and health officer
• Certified Green Mark Professional (GMP)
• Certified Fire Safety Manager

Successful candidate will be offered a 2‑year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you will hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.