Senior Manager, Rail Maintenance & Engineering

SBS TRANSIT MOBILITY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail maintenance provider in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager in Rail Maintenance & Engineering to develop and implement maintenance strategies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and 5 to 10+ years of experience in rail maintenance, along with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. This role is essential for promoting innovative maintenance solutions and ensuring regulatory compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years in rail maintenance or similar engineering environment.
• Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with budgets and fleet maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of rail asset maintenance strategies.
• Driving adoption of technology and diagnostic tools.
• Promoting a safety-first culture in maintenance operations.

Skills

Maintenance strategies

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Communication abilities

Leadership capabilities

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

The 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.