Rail Maintenance Engineering Lead for SBS Transit Mobility

SBS Transit Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transport operator in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager in Rail Maintenance & Engineering to lead the development of maintenance strategies and drive technology adoption across operations. This role requires strong leadership and experience in rail maintenance, as well as a degree in Engineering. The successful candidate will enhance safety compliance and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Project Management.
• Preferably with tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5 to 10+ years in rail maintenance or a similar engineering environment.
• Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of rail asset maintenance strategies.
• Drive adoption of condition-based and data-driven maintenance.
• Spearhead professional competency development under the Rail Achiever Scheme.
• Support formulation and governance of technical orders and policies.

Skills

Maintenance strategies

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Leadership capabilities

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Hiring Entity: SBS Transit Mobility Pte Ltd

Senior Manager, Rail Maintenance & Engineering is a key member of the SBS Transit Mobility team and is responsible for:

• Leading the development and implementation of rail asset maintenance strategies in line with best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Driving the adoption of condition-based and data-driven maintenance through technology and diagnostic tools.

• Spearheading professional competency development and structured learning pathways under the Rail Achiever Scheme.

• Supporting the formulation and governance of technical orders, SOPs, and engineering policies.

• Providing engineering support for local and overseas rail tender bids and asset mobilizations.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, regulators, OEMs, and industry partners to align strategies and adopt best practices.

• Promoting and embedding a safety-first culture in all maintenance operations, audits, and incident investigations.

Job Requirements

• Education:

  • Degree in Engineering or Project Management.

  • Preferably with tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

• Experience:

  • 5 to 10+ years in rail maintenance or a similar engineering environment.

  • Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.

  • Familiarity with asset management systems, budgets, and fleet maintenance.

  • Desirable:

    • Experience with tenders, procurement, supply chain, or ISO:55001 implementation.

• Skills & Knowledge:

  • Strong understanding of maintenance strategies, permit-to-work systems, and statutory compliance.

  • Skilled in risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety legislation interpretation.

  • Excellent planning, stakeholder management, and communication abilities.

  • Strong organisational and leadership capabilities to drive team performance and continuous improvement.