Engineering Director

CUSTERA O&M PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Engineering Director to oversee maintenance and engineering project teams. The role requires a minimum of 20 years in civil works and tunnel maintenance along with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. You will manage multi-country portfolios, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards. The position offers significant leadership responsibilities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative and innovative environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of engineering experience in civil works and tunnel maintenance.
• Proven track record in leadership roles such as Director or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-country engineering portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.
• Oversee maintenance activities for rail transit networks and tunnels.
• Manage production schedules and project resource planning.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Technical expertise in civil infrastructure

Safety management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

About Custera Pte. Ltd.

Custera Pte. Ltd. is an engineering solutions company specialising in the maintenance, renewal, and monitoring of critical infrastructure assets. We combine advanced engineering expertise with intelligent monitoring systems to life, enhance reliability, and ensure operational safety.

Our work spans across sectors such as civil infrastructure, delivering sustainable solutions that integrate design innovation, digital technologies, and on-ground execution excellence.

At Custera, we believe in engineering with foresight - applying data-driven insights and multidisciplinary collaboration to manage infrastructure smarter, safer, and more efficiently.

Why Join Custera

• Work on mission-critical infrastructure renewal projects with real impact.
• Be part of a forward-thinking engineering team integrating digital monitoring and sustainable practices.
• Opportunities for career progression, technical leadership, and professional development.
• Collaborative and innovative environment driven by engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Director to lead our integrated operations, maintenance, and engineering project teams across regional jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in tunnel and rail transit maintenance, civil engineering works, project operations, and safety management. This leadership role oversees multi-country engineering portfolios, drives operational excellence, and ensures successful execution of large-scale infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering & Project Leadership

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of civil engineering, tunnel maintenance, and structural enhancement projects.
• Oversee end-to-end project management, ensuring scope, budget, safety, and quality targets are met.
• Provide technical direction for engineering methods, maintenance strategies, and reinforcement solutions.

2. Operations & Maintenance Management

• Manage multi-site O&M bases, ensuring efficient operations across all integrated maintenance facilities.
• Oversee maintenance activities for rail transit networks, tunnels, viaducts, stations, and drainage systems.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and maintenance innovation.

3. Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Lead company-wide safety governance, including risk assessments, site inspections, and safety protocol implementation.
• Oversee quality control operations and ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and quality across all engineering teams.

4. Resource, Schedule & Asset Management

• Manage production schedules, manpower allocation, and project resource planning.
• Oversee equipment utilization, asset tracking, and materials management.
• Ensure timely project progress, milestone achievement, and operational readiness.

5. Business & Stakeholder Management

• Engage with government agencies, rail operators, and project owners to maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide leadership for overseas and domestic engineering business operations.
• Lead project negotiations, contract management, and tender support where required.

6. Innovation & Technology Advancement

• Drive the adoption of advanced technologies (e.g., smart supervision systems, analytical pixelization, robotics) to enhance engineering performance.
• Evaluate and implement new engineering solutions and maintenance methodologies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Applied Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of engineering experience in civil works, tunnel maintenance, rail transit projects, and structural enhancement.
• Proven track record in leadership roles such as Director, Department Head, or equivalent senior engineering management.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-country engineering portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of operations & maintenance management, safety governance, and quality systems.
• Experience managing large-scale, long-term infrastructure maintenance contracts.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong strategic planning and organizational leadership
• Deep technical expertise in civil infrastructure and tunnel engineering
• Proven ability to manage complex operations and large teams
• High proficiency in safety and quality management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-regional environment