Senior Manager (Safety & Compliance), Estates

Job Description

Senior Manager (Safety & Compliance), Estates

Posting Start Date: 30/08/2026

Schemes of Service: Corporate

Division: Estates

Employment Type: Fixed Term

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Estates to lead workplace safety, fire safety and regulatory compliance initiatives across SIT campuses. This role will play a key part in driving safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and enhancing safety management systems and processes to support the operations and services of SIT Estates division.

Key Responsibilities

• Workplace Safety, Health & Fire Safety
• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Workplace Safety and Health (WSH), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Fire Safety policies, frameworks and management systems.
• Formulate and administer comprehensive risk management and review safe work procedures and mitigation measures.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits and reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organisational standards.
• Conduct investigations of safety incidents, identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Advise the Estates Division on matters pertaining to EHS issues and licenses application, liaise with regulatory agencies and manage licences, permits and regulatory submissions.
• Conduct and coordinate fire drills, and the formation of Company Emergency Response Teams (CERT), and obtain Fire Certificate in compliance to Fire Safety Act & Regulation.
• Ensure compliance with the Fire Safety Act and related regulations through regular audits, inspections and testing of fire protection systems.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare WSH reports and presentations for management review.
• Drive safety awareness through engagement programmes, campaigns, training initiatives and safety committee activities.
• Estates Operations Support
• Partner with building operations managers and service providers to ensure that maintenance, project and operational activities are conducted safely and in compliance with established safety requirements.
• Provide safety oversight for campus development, upgrading and refurbishment projects where required.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in Workplace Safety and Health, preferably within large institutions, educational campuses, healthcare facilities or complex built environments
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with MOM
• Qualified Fire Safety Manager (FSM)
• Strong knowledge of Singapore workplace safety, health and fire safety regulations and practices
• Familiarity with ISO, QEHS and Occupational Health & Safety management systems. Certifications in QEHS Internal Auditing (ISO 9001, ISO 140001, OHSAS 18001) will be advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications.
• Proven experience in policy review, compliance management, stakeholder engagement and project implementation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Resourceful, analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Willing to support after office hours operations works when necessary and required.