Director/Head of Infrastructure

Job Summary

Provides strategic leadership and overall direction for the Infrastructure Division, overseeing Property Enhancement, Facilities Management, Safety & Security and Procurement for the Company’s built environment and properties. Ensures that the organisation’s assets and facilities are effectively developed, operated, safeguarded and optimised to support current and future business needs. Provides expert advice to Senior Management on infrastructure, property and facilities matters.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and overall direction for the Infrastructure Division, setting the Division’s vision, priorities, policies, standards and governance framework in alignment with the Company’s business objectives.
• Leads the strategic planning and enhancement of the Company’s properties, overseeing AEI, A&A, cyclical, redevelopment and major construction projects to optimise asset value, functionality, attractiveness and long-term sustainability.
• Oversees the effective operation and management of the Company’s  buildings and facilities, driving service excellence, cost and manpower efficiency, technology adoption and continuous improvement across facilities management.
• Provides leadership for Safety & Security, establishing and enforcing policies, standards and governance frameworks to protect the safety and security of employees, guests, properties and assets. Ensures effective management of security operations, workplace and premises safety, emergency preparedness and incident response.
• Provides strategic direction for procurement policies, ensuring procurement practices achieve optimal value while balancing cost, quality, performance, risk and sustainability.
• Ensures regulatory, statutory, licensing, safety and technical compliance across all infrastructure, property enhancement, facilities, tenant works and related activities, with appropriate governance and risk management in place.
• Has overall accountability for the Division’s CAPEX, OPEX and resource planning, ensuring effective prioritisation, cost optimisation and prudent investment of the Company’s infrastructure and property resources.
• Leads and develops the Infrastructure leadership team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative and forward-looking function with strong technical and leadership capabilities.
• Provides strategic advice to Senior Management on infrastructure, property, facilities, safety, security and asset-related matters, and represents the Organisation in engagements with key consultants, contractors, vendors, authorities and other stakeholders.
• Drives continuous improvement and innovation across the Infrastructure Division to enhance asset value, operational efficiency, service quality, sustainability and organisational resilience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Building, Estates, Architecture or a related discipline from a recognised university.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience, including 5–8 years in senior management/leadership, with substantial experience in building project management, infrastructure, property development or facilities management.
• Proven track record in leading major building/infrastructure projects and multi-disciplinary teams, including redevelopment, Asset Enhancement Initiatives (AEI), Addition & Alteration (A&A) and cyclical works.
• Strong knowledge of construction, building development, maintenance, statutory and regulatory requirements governing the built environment.
• Demonstrated experience in CAPEX/OPEX management, project governance, risk management, procurement and stakeholder management.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of building, infrastructure, property enhancement and facilities management.
• Strong understanding of construction, project, contract, regulatory and governance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of safety, security, risk management, emergency preparedness and business continuity, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks to people, assets and operations.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to drive technology, innovation, operational efficiency, cost optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate multi-disciplinary teams