Senior Assistant Manager, M&E Facilities Management

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Staff facilities on campus

Job summary

NTU is seeking a Senior Assistant Manager to lead the operation and maintenance of M&E services in the Office of Development and Facilities Management. The role involves overseeing Fire Protection, Plumbing, Sanitary & Gas, Lift, and ELV systems, and coordinating upgrades for reliability and safety.

You will manage contractors, review maintenance data, and drive improvements while ensuring compliance with statutory and university standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Facilities Management.
• 5+ years' experience in facilities management or M&E related field.
• Strong technical understanding of building services M&E systems to enable design review and fault diagnosis.
• Hands-on experience supervising term contractors on-site and ensuring safety compliance.
• Strong project management and organizational skills for multi-priority workloads.
• Excellent communication skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of Fire Protection, Plumbing, Sanitary & Gas, Lift, and ELV systems.
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance by term contractors for reliability and uptime.
• Review maintenance reports and system performance to identify issues and improvements.
• Oversee contractors to ensure works meet contract, safety, and service standards.
• Manage asset condition, maintenance history, and lifecycle information.
• Oversee upgrading projects to enhance safety, reliability, and accessibility.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, consultants, and contractors during projects.
• Ensure M&E works comply with statutory requirements and internal governance.

Skills

Facilities mgmt

M&E systems

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management

Job description

NTU is a world-class research-intensive university located in Singapore, consistently ranked among the top universities in Asia and the world. We are home to over 36,000 students and 10,000 staff, offering a vibrant and dynamic work environment for individuals seeking to advance their careers.

NTU is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Assistant Manager to join our dynamic team in Office of Development and Facilities Management. The department oversees the physical development and maintenance of all university buildings and grounds in support of the academic, research, continuing education and training, and administrative functions of the University. As a Senior Assistant Manager, your role encompasses comprehensive operations and maintenance of the designated M&E services and steering their upgrading works to ensure long-term reliability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of Fire Protection, Plumbing, Sanitary & Gas, Lift, and ELV systems.
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance works carried out by term contractors to ensure system reliability and uninterrupted operation.
• Review maintenance reports, breakdown trends and system performance to identify recurring issues and recommend improvement actions.
• Oversee term contractors to ensure maintenance works are carried out in accordance with contract requirements, safety standards and service levels.
• Responsible for asset management through proper tracking of asset condition, maintenance history and lifecycle information.
• Oversee upgrading and improvement projects to enhance safety, reliability, accessibility and operational effectiveness of systems.
• Manage internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors during project implementation.
• Ensure M&E systems and works comply with statutory requirements, codes of practice, and internal governance frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Facilities Management.
• At least 5 years' experience in facilities management or M&E related field.
• Strong technical understanding of building services M&E systems, particularly Fire Protection, Plumbing & Sanitary, and Lift related infrastructure, enabling detailed design review, system interfacing, fault diagnosis, and optimization of system performance, reliability and maintainability.
• Hands-on experience in facilities management including supervising term contractors on-site, verifying maintenance and rectification works, ensuring compliance with statutory and safety requirements, and maintaining dependable day-to-day operations.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills, able to work with stakeholders and contractors to resolve issues.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills, with a Hands-on approach to fault diagnosis and resolution.
• Proactive and take ownership of assignments and challenges.
• Able to work independently.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in improving work processes and system performance.

• NTU offers a supportive and dynamic work environment that provides employees with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Our employees have access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including training programs, workshops and seminars.
• NTU values the well-being of its employees and has in place several staff welfare initiatives such as health and wellness programs, free access to on-campus fitness facilities and discounted health screening.

Joining NTU as a Senior Assistant Manager is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to further their career in a challenging and dynamic environment.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU