Rail Systems Architecture & Maintenance Program Lead

SMRT Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation Ltd. is seeking a senior architectural co-lead to manage and coordinate architecture activities across Singapore’s major rail projects.

You will work with LTA and internal SMRT teams to oversee design integrity, safety compliance, and timely execution of complex rail interfacing works. The role involves reviewing drawings, leading feasibility studies, and providing expert guidance on renovations, rejuvenations, and new line interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead SMRT Architecture and LTA team for administration, coordination and supervision of projects across Main/NSEW Line, Circle Line, Bukit Panjang LRT and Thomson-East Coast Lines.
• Provide architectural and design consultancy and technical advice for internal SMRT projects and works – Renovation, A&A Works, Work Order requests from internal stakeholders.
• Review and advise on RFM/AFM requirements, processes and procedures for structural and architectural works.
• Participate in design discussions for LTA Rails Projects – greenfield, brownfield and renewal projects.
• Provide design reviews on architectural issues and problem solving with LTA, government agencies and SMRT disciplines.
• Review drawings and provide architectural advice to internal/external parties, developers, LTA or government agencies.
• Execute feasibility studies, site surveys/inspections, pre/post condition surveys and material selection/presentation.
• Review architectural design and specifications for tender/quotation for internal & external projects and interfaces.
• Lead/assist/coordinate ad-hoc projects and internal SMRT project support and requests.
• Ensure works comply with SMRT and authorities' Quality Procedures, Safety, Standards, and railway operation procedures.
• Attend meetings/presentations with LTA/Contractors/Developers and Project Services teams to understand full scope.
• Collaborate with staff from POW, ECS, EMF and other disciplines to provide accurate technical advice.
• Respond to urgent troubleshooting requests to ensure safety, reliability and operations are not affected.
• Represent SMRT professionally and provide holistic review on architectural and interior design for interfacing works from LTA, developers and authorities.
• Provide design reviews for future MRT lines such as Circle Line extension, Jurong Regional Line, Cross Island Line and upcoming stations/depot interfaces.

Job description

SMRT Corporation Ltd. is seeking a senior architectural co-lead to manage and coordinate architecture activities across Singapore’s major rail projects.

You will work with LTA and internal SMRT teams to oversee design integrity, safety compliance, and timely execution of complex rail interfacing works. The role involves reviewing drawings, leading feasibility studies, and providing expert guidance on renovations, rejuvenations, and new line interfaces.