Senior Fire & Life Safety Manager

Shangri-La Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shangri-La Singapore seeks a Senior Fire & Life Safety Manager to lead fire safety operations, ensuring the highest standards are met for guest and staff safety. This role involves training, compliance management, and collaboration with various departments, providing a pivotal safety role within a prestigious hotel environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in fire engineering, fire safety, or hotel engineering operations.
• Fire brigade training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and testing of all fire and life safety systems.
• Conduct fire safety training and emergency response drills.
• Ensure compliance with fire and smoke compartmentation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

Certificate in Fire Safety Management

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

At Shangri-La Singapore we are a heart-warming family. We share something powerful – our genuine care and respect for others. Our strength lies beyond our harmonious surroundings and hideaway locations. It lies in our core values that guide us to treat each and everyone with honour, as kin, as family. We strive to be the preferred employer by providing great benefits, tranquil and sincere working environment, work-life balance and effort recognitions.

Set in 15 acres of lush greenery just minutes from the vibrant Orchard Road shopping belt, the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is a tranquil, sophisticated urban retreat whether travelling for business or leisure. It features 792 luxurious guestrooms and suites across three distinct wings, which include unique family-themed rooms, supported by a host of dedicated family-focused amenities.

Join our team as a Senior Fire & Life Safety Manager, where your expertise will ensure the safety and well-being of our guests and staff. You will lead fire safety operations, training, and compliance across our property, working closely with engineering and security teams to maintain the highest standards of life safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee maintenance and testing of all fire and life safety systems

• Conduct fire safety training and emergency response drills for hotel staff

• Ensure compliance with fire and smoke compartmentation standards

• Maintain clear and safe escape routes and fire stairs

• Liaise with local fire authorities and coordinate fire drills

• Collaborate with the Security Department on integrated safety operations

• Monitor fire safety during renovations and new projects

• Support environmental initiatives and EMS implementation

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications: Certificate in Fire Safety Management or equivalent; Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Building Services preferred

• Experience: 3–5 years in fire engineering, fire safety, or hotel engineering operations

• Skills: Strong leadership, training capabilities, and attention to detail; computer proficiency; fire brigade training is a plus

• Traits: Tactful, goal-oriented, self-starter