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

Singapore Polytechnic (SP); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Polytechnic invites applications for an academic role focusing on Facilities Management. The appointee will teach diploma and higher levels across key FM areas, contribute to curriculum development and engage in consultancy or applied research with stakeholders.

The position involves delivering lessons, developing course materials, deploying effective pedagogy and mentoring students, with opportunities to advance curriculum and collaborate on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in related Built Environment disciplines.
• 4–8 years of relevant work experience in Facilities Management.
• Experience in building systems integration and digital technologies for facilities management.
• Passionate about education and mentoring students.
• Self-driven, independent and able to work as a team.
• Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• Added advantage: registered Workplace Safety and Health officer.
• Added advantage: Certified Green Mark Professional (GMP); Certified Fire Safety Manager.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Relevant Built Environment qualifications

Job description

[What the role is]

Plaque of Commendation (Gold) – NTUC May Day Awards 2026

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

The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers for 2024, 2025 & 2026

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.

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
• At least 4 to 8 years of 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.