Fire Safety Manager (Facilities Operations)

About the role

Senior Fire Safety Manager (Facilities Operations) responsible for performing all statutory duties as the officially appointed Senior Fire Safety Manager (SFSM) for the premises, managing fire safety compliance, emergency preparedness, and facilities operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform all statutory duties as the officially appointed Senior Fire Safety Manager (SFSM) for the premises
• Manage Fire Certificate renewal processes, conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments, and lead fire safety audits
• Champion and lead fire emergency preparedness exercises and drills
• Lead investigations into fire incidents, false alarms, and fire protection system failures
• Serve as the primary liaison with Authority representatives regarding all fire safety matters, ensuring strict compliance with the Fire Safety Act and SCDF regulations
• Support Facilities Operations Managers in overseeing daily facilities operations and contractor performance
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programmes and actively participate in long-term maintenance planning
• Review maintenance reports, technical submissions, assist in system health monitoring, and conduct obsolescence reviews
• Serve as a core member of the emergency response leadership team and coordinate rapid responses to critical events
• Prepare detailed incident reports, root cause analyses, presentations, and management updates

About you

• Must be a currently Registered Senior Fire Safety Manager (SCDF)
• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in facilities management
• Proven track record in managing complex fire safety systems within large-scale institutional, industrial, or government facilities