Senior Manager, Fire Safety & Workplace Safety | Safety & Compliance Leadership #HDC1

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD in Singapore invites an experienced Senior Manager, Fire Safety & Workplace Safety Management to lead fire safety, workplace safety and emergency preparedness strategies across critical infrastructure and operations. You will influence safety standards, strengthen regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement to build a safe and resilient workplace.

This role requires SCDF Fire Safety Manager certification and MOM Workplace Safety Officer awareness, with strong

Qualifications

• Degree and above in any discipline with relevant experience in safety, compliance, facilities management, or a related field.
• Recognised SCDF Fire Safety Manager certification.
• MOM-recognised Workplace Safety & Health Officer certification will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations, workplace safety standards, emergency preparedness, and relevant building codes.
• Experience in stakeholder management, risk assessment, and implementing safety improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities independently with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fire safety strategies, policies, and programmes.
• Review building designs, infrastructure plans, and facilities to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and relevant codes.
• Work closely with consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities throughout project planning and implementation.
• Lead fire drills, emergency exercises, safety training, and awareness programmes.
• Promote the integration of fire safety practices into daily operations.
• Drive workplace safety initiatives that foster a proactive safety culture.
• Assess operational workflows, facility layouts, and work environments to identify risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Develop and enhance workplace safety policies in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Advise on safety controls, ergonomic improvements, and preventive measures.
• Monitor safety performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development of emergency preparedness plans, policies, and training programmes.
• Review infrastructure and operational readiness to strengthen emergency response capabilities.
• Coordinate preparedness assessments and emergency response exercises with key stakeholders.
• Evaluate and enhance emergency response procedures to improve organisational resilience.
• Act as the key point of contact with regulatory authorities and stakeholders on fire safety and workplace safety matters.
• Provide professional guidance to ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into projects and operational processes.
• Maintain documentation for audits, licensing, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold high standards of safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Communication

Analytical skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

SCDF Fire Safety Manager certification

MOM Workplace Safety & Health Officer certification (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital reporting tools

Job description

Join a leadership team where safety, compliance, and operational resilience are at the heart of healthcare excellence. We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Fire Safety & Workplace Safety Management to lead the development and implementation of fire safety, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness strategies across critical infrastructure and operational environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence organisational safety standards, strengthen regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvements that support a safe and resilient workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Fire Safety Management

• Develop and implement comprehensive fire safety strategies, policies, and programmes.
• Review building designs, infrastructure plans, and facilities to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and relevant codes.
• Work closely with consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities throughout project planning and implementation.
• Lead fire drills, emergency exercises, safety training, and awareness programmes.
• Promote the integration of fire safety practices into daily operations.

Workplace Safety & Risk Management

• Drive workplace safety initiatives that foster a proactive safety culture.
• Assess operational workflows, facility layouts, and work environments to identify risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Develop and enhance workplace safety policies in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Advise on safety controls, ergonomic improvements, and preventive measures.
• Monitor safety performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity

• Support the development of emergency preparedness plans, policies, and training programmes.
• Review infrastructure and operational readiness to strengthen emergency response capabilities.
• Coordinate preparedness assessments and emergency response exercises with key stakeholders.
• Evaluate and enhance emergency response procedures to improve organisational resilience.

Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key point of contact with regulatory authorities and stakeholders on fire safety and workplace safety matters.
• Provide professional guidance to ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into projects and operational processes.
• Maintain documentation for audits, licensing, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold high standards of safety and compliance.

Requirements

• Degree and above in any discipline with relevant experience in safety, compliance, facilities management, or a related field.
• Recognised SCDF Fire Safety Manager certification.
• MOM-recognised Workplace Safety & Health Officer certification will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations, workplace safety standards, emergency preparedness, and relevant building codes.
• Experience in stakeholder management, risk assessment, and implementing safety improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities independently with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.