Trackwork Design Lead

Arup; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a driven individual to lead major rail and transportation projects. This role offers the chance to work on diverse and exciting initiatives while contributing to digital transformation and sustainability goals. You will manage complex projects from design to delivery, ensuring successful execution while mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and offers a supportive work culture, competitive rewards, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

13th month bonus

Birthday leave

Paid parental leave

Purchase Additional leave

Paid Annual subscription

Reimbursement of Professional Engineers fees

International mobility opportunities

Site Allowance

Dental expense cover

Qualifications

• Mindestens 15 Jahre Erfahrung in der Leitung von großen Bahnprojekten.
• Erfahrung in der Verwaltung von Designteams und Projektplanung.

Responsibilities

• Leitung und Management komplexer Bahn- und Transportprojekte.
• Mentoring von Junior-Mitarbeitern und Förderung einer positiven Arbeitskultur.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Teamführung

Bauingenieurwesen

Nachhaltigkeit

Bahnengineering

Education

Master in Railway Engineering

Tools

Bentley Rail Track

Power Rail Track

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Our Singapore office is seeking an ambitious and driven individual to lead rail and major transportation projects, enhance team coordination, and provide fresh ideas to improve the way we work. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects while contributing to our digital transformation and sustainability goals.

The Opportunity

• Lead and manage complex rail and transportation projects from design through to delivery.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure the successful execution of projects, meeting deadlines, budgets, and quality targets.
• Oversee project planning, including resource forecasting, scheduling, and financial management.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Contribute to Arup’s long-term strategic plans, ensuring alignment with business goals and client needs.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• A Master’s degree in Railway Engineering and a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience managing design teams on large-scale rail projects, with a focus on trackwork, renewals, and rail systems.
• Strong proficiency in Bentley Rail Track/Power Rail Track and familiarity with LTA design requirements and international standards.
• Exceptional leadership skills, including team development and fostering a positive work culture.
• A commitment to high-quality outcomes, sustainability, and addressing the challenges of climate change in rail design.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
• International mobility opportunities
• QP allowance
• Site Allowance
• Work related travel insurance
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Examination leave (2 days)
• Family care leave
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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