Senior Manager, Rail Maintenance & Engineering for SBS Transit Mobility

SBS TRANSIT RAIL PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in public transport is seeking a Senior Manager for Rail Maintenance & Engineering. This pivotal role entails developing maintenance strategies, ensuring safety compliance, and managing teams to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in rail maintenance and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of rail asset maintenance strategies and implementation.
• Driving technology adoption for condition-based maintenance.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and industry partners.

Skills

Maintenance strategies

Risk assessment

Safety legislation

Stakeholder management

Team performance

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hiring entity: SBS Transit Mobility Pte Ltd

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.