Asset Condition Domain Expert – Rail Infrastructure

About the role

DB Engineering & Consulting seeks a senior Asset Condition Domain Expert to lead the design and implementation of comprehensive asset condition assessment frameworks for railway infrastructure in the Middle East. You will translate technical findings into actionable recommendations that support investment planning, maintenance prioritisation and compliance with IAS 16/IFRS standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset condition assessment methodologies, inspection protocols and grading systems (e.g., FCI, 1‑5 scales).
• Design risk‑based and statistical sampling strategies aligned with ISO standards for fleet and component inspections.
• Lead on‑site condition surveys, ensure data quality and consistency across assets.
• Create deterioration models, degradation curves and assess remaining useful life (RUL) of assets.
• Benchmark asset conditions against industry standards and produce clear assessment reports.
• Support investment planning, maintenance prioritisation and review of fixed‑asset classifications.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, engineering, statistics or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years experience in asset management, maintenance or reliability engineering for railways, metros or trams.
• Proven expertise in asset condition and inspection methodologies, grading systems and sampling techniques.
• Experience with deterioration modelling, lifecycle analysis and CMMS/EAM tools (SAP, IBM Maximo, SCADA).
• Reliability or maintenance certification (CMRP, CRE) and knowledge of IAS 16/IFRS valuation principles.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• SAP
• IBM Maximo
• SCADA
• Asset condition assessment
• Deterioration modelling
• Lifecycle analysis
• Statistical and risk‑based sampling
• Condition grading systems

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape railway asset strategies in a leading global rail company.
• Challenging projects with potential for career growth.