Senior Manager - Group Facilities Management (Senior Fire Safety Manager)

 Career in the Hospital

Join our incredible team at the National University Hospital (NUH), where we believe that a hospital is more than just a workplace. Every day, we witness the remarkable impact that our healthcare professionals can have on individuals, families, and entire communities.

At NUH, we are driven by a shared purpose – to lend a helping hand to those in need, to be a source of support and healing, and to empower patients to live their best lives. 

We are looking for passionate and committed individuals to join us as we transform lives and create a lasting impact in the lives of our patients. The impact you make at NUH will be profound, regardless of the role you take up in the hospital.

About NUH

The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore’s leading university hospital, with a proud heritage dating back to 1905 with the establishment of what’s now the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our strong ties with the medical school have shaped us into a unique institution, allowing us to seamlessly integrate clinical care with teaching and research. As a university hospital, we go beyond the realm of providing tertiary medical care. We are a hub of knowledge and innovation, attracting healthcare professionals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making significant contributions to the field.

About Department and Purpose of the Position

The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Institution Lead (NUH) to create and sustain a safe and healing hospital environment for patients, staff and the public. This role safeguards against regulatory delays, workplace hazards, and reputational risk by embedding compliance, resilience, and safe design principles into the hospital’s DNA. This role will also support the hospital’s emergency preparedness division in ensuring that the infrastructure and systems are in place for crisis response when needed. The Fire Safety team from Facilities Management and the FM Managing Agent will be supporting him / her in the above responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Institution Lead (NUH), Group FM in building clear accountability, expectations and deliverables for the Fire Safety Trade team in NUH.
• Lead the Fire Safety Team in NUH on operational matters such as ensuring at all times that fire safety requirements contained in Emergency Response Plan (ERP) are complied with, and oversight of the daily checks and removal of any fire hazards found.
• Take responsibility for good contract management with regards to Fire Safety related systems with clear end-to-end expectations from governing authority (e.g. SCDF, etc) and management.
• Supported by the Fire Safety Team, plan and conduct fire drills for the occupants of the premises, ensure all occupants are familiar with means of escape. Provide training for Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) on first-aid, fire-fighting and assist in evacuation in event of fires or other related emergencies.
• Review infrastructure plans to ensure it enables resilient emergency response.
• Support the Emergency Preparedness division in training programs to support the hospital emergency preparedness.
• Support the testing of the hospital’s Emergency Response Plan, ensuring alignment of infrastructure and procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance on fire safety related matters to project managers or other operational staff.

Key Requirements

Qualification Required and Area of Discipline:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering and/or related discipline, or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and/or related discipline
• SCDF-registered SFSM Certificate with relevant fire safety experiences.
• Relevant working experience in managing healthcare facilities (or similar nature) will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of building codes, fire safety systems, WSH standards, and emergency preparedness frameworks.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders, manage compliance risks, and align infrastructure with safety outcomes.
• Strong technical skills including a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat to prepare, edit and manipulate text and data.
• Good command of the English language (spoken and written).

Required Competencies and Capabilities (Skills, Experiences, and Professional Licenses):

• Degree Holder – at least 7 years of relevant service and/or maintenance experience; or
• Diploma Holder – at least 10 years of relevant service and/or maintenance experience

Proficiency

• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, communication, writing and presentation skills
• Able to inspire and persuade others across all levels of the organization, driving consensus and buy in.
• Possesses strong analytical, communication, written and presentation skills. Ability to take and record accurate notes/minutes in complex meetings.
• Ability to work independently and in a team and across teams with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize workload, be well-organized and multi-task in a smart and timely fashion.
• Calm, decisive, quick thinker, an effective problem solver and resilient in high-pressure situations.
• Risk-based decision-making and strong analytical skills, ability to anticipate regulatory and operational risks.
• Maintain 100% confidentiality, tactful, resourceful, and exercises independent judgement and discretion.
• Proactive attitude and determination to ensure required outcomes are achieved, take responsibility for own actions.

Closing & Applications

When you join NUH, you become part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where expertise, knowledge, and compassion all come together.

Working in healthcare offers satisfaction that extend far beyond the ordinary. The smiles of gratitude from patients and the profound sense of fulfilment that comes from helping others cannot be measured. It is a career that allows for both personal and professional growth. The challenges you encounter in this rapidly evolving industry push you to constantly expand your knowledge and skills, as well as encourage lifelong learning.

Be a part of a team that gets to create a transformative healthcare experience for our patients and professionals alike.