Transit Mechanical Engineering Manager — Asset & Maintenance Leader

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for the safe, reliable operation of critical mechanical assets within a major transportation system in Hong Kong.

You will drive preventive maintenance, asset lifecycle management, and capital projects while ensuring safety compliance and strong contractor oversight; fluency in English and Chinese is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience managing maintenance for critical assets in transportation or asset-intensive environments.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management, reliability engineering, and asset lifecycle management.
• Experience with contractor management and project delivery.
• Proficient in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering maintenance activities across operational facilities and transportation systems.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximise asset reliability and availability.
• Oversee lifecycle management, inspection, testing, and performance improvement programmes for mechanical equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety, statutory, regulatory, and engineering standards.
• Manage engineering projects including equipment upgrades, refurbishment programmes, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and service providers to ensure quality and safety requirements are met.
• Prepare maintenance budgets, resource planning, and technical reports for senior management.
• Lead and develop engineering teams through coaching, succession planning, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Maintenance management

Reliability engineering

Contractor management

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for the safe, reliable operation of critical mechanical assets within a major transportation system in Hong Kong.

You will drive preventive maintenance, asset lifecycle management, and capital projects while ensuring safety compliance and strong contractor oversight; fluency in English and Chinese is essential.