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About DBInterested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.Cargo UKDB Cargo UK, headquartered inDoncaster, is the leading UK rail freight operator and part of theDB Cargo Group, which generated 5.4 billion in revenue with 30,000employees across 18 national companies in FY2024.The companyprovides safe, sustainable, and innovative logistics solutions,connecting supply chains to domestic and Europeanmarkets. Serving a diverse customer base, DBCargo UK operates from over 130 UK locations with c2,000employees.The business delivers construction materials,finished vehicles, bulk materials, and containerised goods, whilealso maintaining rail infrastructure and offering services forscheduled passenger operators.Rail freight contributesc2.5bn to the UK economy each year, delivering 1.65bn in benefitsto customers. TheRoleReporting to the COO, The Engineering& Asset Director will be a key member of the senior leadershipteam and will sit on DB Cargo UKs Operational Board.TheEngineering & Asset Director will be responsible for thestrategic leadership of the Asset Management and Maintenancefunction, overseeing a team of over 800 valued colleagues. The roleinvolves driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatorycompliance, and expanding commercial opportunities throughthird-party maintenance services. A strong focus on safety,innovation, and team development is essential.KeyResponsibilities Strategic Leadership: Develop andimplement long- and short-term strategies to optimise railservices, with a focus on asset reliability, utilisation, andcustomer needs.Operational and FinancialManagement: Hold accountability for the engineeringbudget, fleet planning, and investment proposals aligned withbusiness and customer demands.CommercialDevelopment: Grow third-party maintenance servicesand respond to technological advancements to enhance the valueproposition. Safety and TeamLeadership: Ensure full compliance with safetyregulations, promote a strong safety culture, and lead, mentor, anddevelop a high-performing engineering team. The PersonThis is a role wellsuited to an inspiring and commercially astute engineering leaderwith a proven track record in asset and maintenance managementwithin a high availability environment. The ideal candidate willbring strategic vision, operational excellence, and a deepunderstanding of asset management within a closely aligned sector.They will be a resilient and inspirational leader, capable ofdriving transformation, fostering innovation, and deliveringsustainable growth through both internal operations and externalcommercial opportunities. The successfulcandidate is likely to have; Leadership Excellence: Provenleadership skills with experience in managing large, diverse teamsand creating a high performance culture. Safety and Regulatory Knowledge: Indepth understanding of rail safety standards (or similar) andregulatory frameworks, including ECM and WTD compliance. Extensive EngineeringExperience: Demonstrable background in asset andmaintenance management, ideally within the railindustry. Strategic andCommercial Acumen: Ability to develop and executebusiness strategies, drive profitability, and identify growthopportunities in 3rd party maintenanceservices. Analytical andProblem Solving Skills: Strong conceptual thinkingwith the ability to make data driven decisions and respondeffectively to market and operational challenges. Location andPackageThe base location of this role isrelatively flexible, but the successful candidate will live withincommuting distance of one of DB Cargo UKs key locations; Stoke,Toton, Crewe or Doncaster. In order to attractthe best talent in the market, DB Cargo will offer a competitivepackage which will include an attractive base salary plus carallowance and an excellent bonus with further additionalbenefits. For an informal and confidentialdiscussion, please speak with our advisors at BerwickPartners: ColinRoope Associate Partner -Manufacturing and Engineering PracticeT: +44 (0) 2037442023 M: +44 (0)7989 410186