Agile Release Train Engineer

WEIR; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Global inclusion networks

Wellness support

Sharebuilder scheme

Study support

Collaboration with global teams

Job summary

WEIR is seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead large-scale Agile programmes within a UK setting. The role focuses on SAFe implementation, PI Planning, and cross-team collaboration across multiple engineering teams.

The RTE will drive delivery while maintaining a safety-first culture and close alignment with product management. The position offers hybrid work with a preference for Glasgow-based or UK remote arrangements, and involves minimal travel to key locations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale Agile programmes with multiple teams.
• Expertise in SAFe, Agile, and Lean with strong facilitation for PI Planning and ART ceremonies.
• Strong cross-team dependency, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, servant-leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate PI Planning and major ART ceremonies.
• Drive execution of PI objectives across the ART.
• Coordinate planning, sequencing, and delivery across multiple Agile teams.
• Identify, manage, and communicate cross-team dependencies.
• Maintain visibility of risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coach leaders, teams, Scrum Masters, and Agile practitioners in SAFe, Agile, and Lean.
• Promote DevOps practices and continuous improvement across the ART.
• Align with Product Management and stakeholders on product vision, roadmaps, and PI objectives.
• Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to Business Owners, executives, and delivery stakeholders.
• Travel required: minimal; hybrid work with occasional visits.
• Emphasise safety culture and zero-harm in daily operations.

Skills

Agile leadership

SAFe knowledge

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering or business

Tools

Jira

Planview

Job description

Release Train Engineer (RTE)Location – UK remote (Glasgow hybrid preferred)What we do at WeirWe are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.Make your impactYou’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.What you’ll do· ART Leadership & Facilitation: Lead and facilitate PI Planning and major ART ceremonies such as ART Syncs, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt events. Create an environment that supports collaboration, transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making.· Planning Interval Execution: Drive execution of PI objectives across the Agile Release Train (ART). Coordinate planning, sequencing, and delivery across multiple Agile teams. Track progress and support timely corrective actions to ensure delivery success.· Impediment, Risk & Dependency Management: Remove or escalate impediments affecting multiple teams. Identify, manage, and communicate cross-team and external dependencies. Maintain visibility of risks and implement practical mitigation strategies.· Coaching & Continuous Improvement: Coach leaders, teams, Scrum Masters, and Agile practitioners in SAFe, Agile, and Lean ways of working. Promote DevOps practices and continuous improvement across the ART using feedback loops and retrospectives.· Alignment & Stakeholder Management: Align with Product Management and key stakeholders on product vision, strategy, roadmaps, and PI objectives. Collaborate with System Architects and Engineering to align technical decisions with ART goals. Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to Business Owners, executives, and delivery stakeholders.· Travel Requirements: Minimal travel expected; primarily hybrid work with occasional visits to key locations as needed.· Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.What you’ll bringMust-haves:· Proven experience leading large-scale Agile programmes involving multiple teams, ideally in an RTE, Scrum Master, or Agile Programme Manager role.· Expertise in SAFe, Agile, and Lean principles with strong facilitation skills for PI Planning and ART ceremonies.· Strong ability to manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and stakeholder relationships effectively.· Excellent communication, servant-leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills.Nice-to-haves:· SAFe Release Train Engineer certification or equivalent practical SAFe experience.· Experience with Agile planning and delivery tools such as Jira or Planview.· Background in technology, engineering, or business with relevant degree or professional experience.· Familiarity with DevOps practices and continuous improvement frameworks.Why join Weir?We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.Benefits· Competitive pay· Career development and learning support· Access to global inclusion networks· Regional and team-specific benefits· Sharebuilder scheme· Wellness support for you and your family· Collaboration with global teams· Study support#LI-SM2