Asset Management Leader – Rail & Infrastructure

Etihad Rail Operating Companies; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Rail Operating Companies in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Head of Asset Management to lead asset management across track, signaling, civil infrastructure and plant. The role ensures ISO 55000-aligned policies, strategies and plans, balancing safety, performance and lifecycle cost while driving data governance and asset-risk management.

The successful candidate will direct lifecycle strategies, asset renewal programs and investment prioritization, collaborating with operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Professional engineering membership or Chartered status preferred.
• Recognised qualification in asset management, reliability or lifecycle management advantageous.
• 8+ years of experience in asset management or engineering in asset-intensive environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of asset management across asset classes.
• Establish and maintain ISO 55000-aligned policies, strategies and plans.
• Provide strategic leadership for asset performance, lifecycle planning and investment prioritisation.
• Develop lifecycle and renewal plans, balancing safety, performance and whole-life cost.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and senior leaders.

Skills

Asset management

Leadership

Strategy

Governance

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional engineering membership

Asset management certification

Tools

Asset information systems

ISO 55000 knowledge

Job description

Etihad Rail Operating Companies in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Head of Asset Management to lead asset management across track, signaling, civil infrastructure and plant. The role ensures ISO 55000-aligned policies, strategies and plans, balancing safety, performance and lifecycle cost while driving data governance and asset-risk management.

The successful candidate will direct lifecycle strategies, asset renewal programs and investment prioritization, collaborating with operations,