Assistant General Manager/Senior Manager, Airfield & Utilities

Changi Airport; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Changi Airport Group is seeking an Assistant General Manager/Senior Manager for Airfield & Utilities to lead planning, design development and delivery of critical airfield and utility infrastructure linked to Terminal 5 and Changi East. You will coordinate with consultants, contractors, regulators and internal teams to align scope with schedule and budget.

The role demands a strategic leader with extensive experience in aviation infrastructure, strong stakeholder management, and a track record

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 10–15 years of relevant infrastructure experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven design and project management experience on large-scale projects, preferably aviation.
• Strong understanding of utility infrastructure, governance, contracts and construction delivery.
• Proven record managing complex stakeholder relationships across interfacing projects.
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design development and delivery of airfield and sitewide utility infrastructure for Terminal 5 and Changi East.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, utility agencies and stakeholders to meet scope, schedule, cost, quality and safety targets.
• Develop and implement project delivery strategies, governance, risk mitigation and regulatory approvals.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in delivery and engineering practices across Changi East developments.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Title: Assistant General Manager/Senior Manager, Airfield & Utilities

Requisition ID: 7207

Country: SG

Work Schedule: Non-Shift Work Schedule

Employment Type: Contract

Description:

Changi Airport Group is part of the inter-agency team developing Changi East, which encompasses the future Terminal 5. Changi Airport Group welcomes you to join us today as part of this pioneer team to shape Singapore's aviation future.

As part of the Changi East Construction team, you will lead the planning, development and delivery of airfield & utility infrastructure supporting Terminal 5 and associated Changi East developments. The team is responsible for the implementation and integration of critical utility systems, including power, water, sewerage, fire hydrant and gas networks, ensuring that these systems are delivered safely, efficiently and in alignment with construction, operational and programme requirements. In addition, the team is responsible for the implementation and delivery of the airfield works, with detailed coordination of the utility infrastructure works, ensuring all airfield & utility infrastructure works are completed and operational successfully.

You will lead the planning, design development and delivery of airfield and sitewide utility infrastructure for Terminal 5 and associated Changi East development projects. This includes driving the implementation and integration of utility systems such as electrical power distribution, water supply, sewerage, fire hydrant and gas systems, and airfield works; ensuring compliance with operational, regulatory and project requirements. The role involves providing leadership in the management of consultants, contractors, utility agencies and multidisciplinary stakeholders to achieve project objectives relating to scope, schedule, cost, quality and safety, while overseeing interfaces across airfield, terminal, landside and infrastructure developments to facilitate alignment and resolve technical, operational and programme challenges. You will also develop and implement project delivery strategies, governance processes and risk mitigation plans, lead engagements with regulatory authorities, public agencies and internal stakeholders to secure approvals and drive key project decisions, and champion innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery, engineering practices, airfield operational readiness and utility infrastructure resilience across Changi East developments.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 10-15 years of relevant experience in the planning, design or delivery of large-scale infrastructure, utility or engineering projects, with demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Proven design and project management experience in delivering large scale projects, preferably in aviation infrastructure
• Strong understanding of utility infrastructure systems, project governance, contract management and construction delivery.
• Proven track record in managing complex stakeholder relationships and driving outcomes across multiple interfacing projects.
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication and influencing skills.
• Resourceful, driven and able to navigate ambiguity in a dynamic and fast-paced project environment.
• Experience in major transportation, airport, industrial or infrastructure developments will be an advantage.
• Successful candidate will be offered a position commensurate with their qualifications and relevant work experience.