Assistant Chief Engineer

Stay at the award-winning ibis Singapore on Bencoolen, a 4-star hotel in the heart of Bugis. Ideal for business and leisure travellers, our 534-room hotel offers refurbished rooms, modern comfort, and excellent connectivity. With four MRT stations- Bencoolen, Bugis, Rochor, and Bras Basah-nearby, enjoy easy access to Orchard Road, Chinatown, City Hall, Little India, and Suntec City. Plus, a direct MRT link from Bugis connects you to Singapore Changi Airport. Enjoy a refreshing stay in a prime location.

The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in leading and managing the hotel's Engineering & Maintenance operations, ensuring the efficient upkeep, safety, and reliability of all building facilities, equipment, and hotel assets. The role plays a key part in maintaining operational standards, optimising resources, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering a safe and comfortable environment for guests and Heartists.

• Assist the Chief Engineer in managing the daily operations of the Engineering & Maintenance Department, ensuring the efficient upkeep and smooth operation of all hotel facilities and assets.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate the Engineering team to maintain high standards of operational efficiency, safety, and service delivery.
• Plan and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities and building equipment.
• Monitor and ensure the proper functioning of the hotel's mechanical, electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, fire protection and other building systems.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory requirements, fire safety regulations, workplace safety standards and BizSAFE Level 3 requirements.
• Oversee the hotel's fire safety programme, ensuring that fire protection systems, emergency equipment and safety procedures are properly maintained and implemented.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors, vendors and service providers to ensure quality workmanship, timely completion and adherence to safety standards.
• Monitor departmental budgets and maintenance costs while identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and implement energy and resource conservation initiatives.
• Coach and develop team members, coordinate technical and safety training, and drive continuous improvement within the department.
• Maintain proper engineering records and liaise with hotel management, consultants, and relevant authorities on maintenance, engineering projects, and regulatory matters. Assume the Chief Engineer's responsibilities in their absence, when required.

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant engineering or facilities management experience, preferably within the hotel or hospitality industry.
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Previous supervisory or managerial experience, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning and fire protection systems.
• Good understanding of local statutory requirements, fire safety regulations, workplace safety standards and building maintenance practices.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and organisational skills, with a hands‑on and proactive approach to managing operational priorities.