Chief Engineer

Belmond

Chief Engineer responsible for managing staff and maintenance for luxury British Pullman train. Ensuring compliance, efficiency, and a smooth running operation while upholding industry standards.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As the Chief Engineer for the British Pullman a Belmond Train, you are responsible for the smooth running and operation of the train. In this role, you will manage the team, take full control of all maintenance and engineering required to safely and successfully operate and maintain the British Pullman. If you’re looking to develop your skills and be part of a legacy of luxury, this is your moment.
**Primary Responsibilities Include:**
- Ensure the product operates in line with regulatory and industry standards, while supporting upgrades, improvements, and new functionality rollouts.
- Oversee maintenance planning (preventative and mandatory), equipment lifecycle, inventory, and supply chain to ensure reliability and efficiency.
- Manage staff, contractors, budgets, and resources, ensuring effective coordination, cost control, and optimal product performance.
- Lead departmental operations by enforcing procedures, improving efficiency and customer experience, monitoring performance, and maintaining compliance with company policies.
- Promote strong communication, staff development, confidentiality, and professional conduct, while fostering teamwork, engagement, and adherence to training and operational standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

**What You Bring:**
- Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK.
- Proven leadership ability and experience in handling and coordinating different teams.
- At least 5 years’ experience maintaining and/or overhauling railway vehicles, ideally Mk3 vehicles and/or BT10 bogies.
- Literate and numerate, able to plan work and communicate effectively with in-house artisans, contractors, on-train staff and those of Network Rail, train operators and other companies.
- Ideally a qualified assessor to TAQA/A1/D32/33 standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

**What We Offer:**
At Belmond we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:
- Health & Dental insurance plans
- Discover Belmond Programme which includes complimentary and preferred rate experiences at our iconic destinations.
- Group Income Protection - Group Life Insurance - Employer contribution pension
- Team social events
- Wellness programme throughout the year
We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each
**This is your moment. Apply today!**

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Hard Skills & Tools

maintenance planningpreventative maintenanceequipment lifecycle managementinventory managementsupply chain managementrailway vehicle maintenanceoverhauling railway vehiclesMk3 vehiclesBT10 bogiesbudget management

Soft Skills

leadershipteam coordinationcommunicationstaff developmentcustomer experience improvementperformance monitoringconfidentialityprofessional conductteamworkengagement

Certifications

TAQAA1D32D33