Belmond Director of Engineering

About Belmond

Belmond is a distinguished name in luxury travel, curating exceptional hotels, trains, river cruises and safaris in some of the world’s most storied destinations. As an employer, Belmond offers the rare opportunity to contribute to experiences defined by heritage, artistry and deeply personal service, while belonging to a global hospitality house within the LVMH family. The company values intuitive excellence, cultural curiosity and respect for place, encouraging colleagues to become ambassadors of timeless travel. With roles spanning operations, gastronomy, wellness, sales and corporate functions, Belmond fosters careers shaped by craftsmanship, international perspective and the pursuit of unforgettable guest moments.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and management of maintenance activities for carriages and related equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient rolling-stock operation.
• Implement maintenance strategies and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including ECM 779/2019.
• Lead the technical team, define roles and responsibilities, and promote effective cross-departmental collaboration.
• Oversee ECM 3, ECM 4, and quality-related functions to maintain technical performance, safety, and compliance.
• Manage budgets, monitor performance, and drive cost-optimisation initiatives under the leadership of the Area Managing Director.
• Promote a strong quality culture through operational feedback, continuous improvement, and ongoing learning to enhance train-operation performance and reliability.
• Serve as the main technical contact for railway undertakings and external operators, overseeing train operations and maintenance and maintaining relationships with industry stakeholders.
• Lead monthly reviews of punctuality, operational performance, and safety.
• Participate in on-call duties and manage incidents affecting service continuity.
• Ensure maintenance is planned and carried out in accordance with ECM requirements.
• Monitor resources and maintenance facilities provided by external partners to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with railway safety standards, regulations, and quality management systems.
• Oversee risk assessments, safety assurance, audits, and corrective actions.
• Ensure engineering activities meet technical and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure the quality and integrity of engineering solutions.
• Resolve complex technical issues and promote innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead, motivate, and develop engineering teams; manage resources, performance, and professional development; and foster collaboration, accountability, and a strong safety culture.
• Define and implement engineering strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Optimise engineering performance and lifecycle costs.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of railway systems, technologies, and engineering standards.

Skills

Benefits

Private health insurance, pension plan, training and development, and performance bonus.

Culture

Belmond fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional hospitality, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the heritage of its iconic hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari lodges. As an employer, it encourages employees to create memorable, highly personalized experiences while nurturing a collaborative, multicultural environment where service excellence and storytelling are central to everyday work.

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