Managing Director - Singapore

Omada Rail Systems; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure firm is seeking a Managing Director for its Singapore operations. The role involves driving growth and managing strategic relationships with government and industry partners. Ideal candidates will have extensive senior leadership experience in complex organizations and knowledge of the Singapore market. The position offers an inclusive and flexible work environment, promoting team development and impactful projects.

Benefits

Generous parental leave

Support for flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience in complex organisations.
• Proven track record in business growth and financial performance.
• In-depth knowledge of the Singapore market in engineering or advisory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a clear country strategy aligned with APAC priorities.
• Build relationships with government and industry bodies.
• Drive financial performance in collaboration with Business Line leaders.
• Act as the primary representative of Egis in Singapore.
• Champion safety and sustainability across the business.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Business growth

Market influence

Operational oversight

Team development

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business or a related discipline

Job description

Overview

Join us in building joyful connected cities. Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide. Egis is an organisation with the capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end-to-end capability across the entire design to operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services. We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future.

About the Role

We are seeking a Managing Director – Singapore to lead our business and drive growth in one of Egis’ most dynamic markets. The primary purpose of this position is to create an engaged, profitable and high-performing business through strong leadership, market influence and operational oversight.

Responsibilities

• Leading and executing a clear country strategy aligned with APAC and global priorities.
• Building trusted relationships with government, industry bodies, clients and partners.
• Driving financial performance in collaboration with Business Line leaders to ensure sustainable growth.
• Acting as the primary representative of Egis in Singapore, strengthening our brand and market presence.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive and accountable culture by supporting, coaching and empowering teams.
• Championing safety, wellbeing and sustainability across the business.
• Leading the Singapore Senior Leadership Team and collaborating closely with APAC colleagues.
• Supporting client management and business development to expand opportunities for Egis.
• This role reports to the CEO – APAC.

What do we need from you

• Ideally, you will have extensive senior leadership experience in complex organisations, with a proven track record of business growth, market positioning and delivering financial and operational outcomes.
• You will also have:
• In depth knowledge of the Singapore market in engineering, advisory, project management or operations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with government, industry and clients.
• Experience managing across functions in a matrix organisation.
• Demonstrated success in pursuit management, sales strategies and client relationship development.
• A commitment to developing teams, empowering leaders and fostering inclusion.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with high commercial awareness.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business or a related discipline (preferred).

What’s in it for you?

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, flexible, and values-led workplace. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work arrangements, and empower our people to thrive in a collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow a specialist capability, while working on impactful projects that shape communities across Australia and New Zealand.

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