Approvals Project Manager #RO #UK

Cafmobility; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Bike2Work scheme

Professional Sponsorship scheme

Flexible Working policy

Job summary

CAF Rolling Stock UK is seeking an Approvals Project Manager to lead vehicle authorisation and approvals work streams within multi-disciplinary UK rail projects. You will manage technical submissions to Certification Bodies and Network Rail to ensure timely testing and entry into service of vehicles.

The role requires a relevant degree, strong project management skills, and the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders across the UK rail ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or equivalent.
• Experience of successful delivery, as part of a team, in a multi-disciplinary project environment.
• Project management and project coordination skills and experience.
• Able to communicate with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent IT skills including experience of Microsoft packages including Excel.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Able to maintain accurate records.
• Able to work flexibly across a broad range of activities as the role evolves.
• Able to respond and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced pressured environment.
• Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel regularly in the UK.
• Knowledge of railway (or similar) approvals, authorization, compliance and conformance processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver authorisation and approval of the vehicles in accordance with the relevant regulations and standards for each stage of the project.
• Responsible for the delivery of technical submissions to Certification Bodies and Network Rail to ensure on time delivery, testing and entry into service of the vehicles.
• Work as a key member of the project core team to support approvals activities.

Skills

Degree or equivalent

Project management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Excel (IT skills)

Education

Relevant Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Date: Jul 18, 2026

Company: CAF Rolling Stock UK

Location: COVENTRY, GB

ABOUT CAF

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way.

Other requirements and/or aspects to be assessed

• CAF is currently delivering a number of mainline and metro projects in the UK with future orders in the pipeline. Each of these projects will be authorised into service by the Office of Rail and Road, in accordance with the Railway Interoperability Regulations 2011 or via the railway undertakings own assurance and approvals processes. In addition to this compatibility with Network Rail infrastructure and that of any other affected party, has to be demonstrated before delivery, testing and service operation can begin. This is a key role which will ensure that these activities are undertaken on time.
• The Approvals Project Manager will be a key member of the project core team, responsible for delivering authorisation and approval of the vehicles in accordance with the relevant regulations and standards for each stage of the project. The Approvals Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of technical submissions to the Certification Bodies and Network Rail to ensure on time delivery, testing and entry into service of the vehicles.
• CAF is currently delivering a number of mainline and metro projects in the UK with future orders in the pipeline. Each of these projects will be authorised into service by the Office of Rail and Road, in accordance with the Railway Interoperability Regulations 2011 or via the railway undertakings own assurance and approvals processes. In addition to this compatibility with Network Rail infrastructure and that of any other affected party, has to be demonstrated before delivery, testing and service operation can begin. This is a key role which will ensure that these activities are undertaken on time.
• The Approvals Project Manager will be a key member of the project core team, responsible for delivering authorisation and approval of the vehicles in accordance with the relevant regulations and standards for each stage of the project. The Approvals Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of technical submissions to the Certification Bodies and Network Rail to ensure on time delivery, testing and entry into service of the vehicles.
• Relevant Degree or equivalent.
• Experience of successful delivery, as part of a team, in a multi-disciplinary project environment.
• Project management and project coordination skills and experience.
• Able to communicate with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent IT skills including experience of Microsoft packages including Excel.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Able to maintain accurate records.
• Able to work flexibly across a broad range of activities as the role evolves.
• Able to respond and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced pressured environment.
• Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel regularly in the UK.
• Knowledge of railway (or similar) approvals, authorization, compliance and conformance processes.

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

• A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.
• Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!
• Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.
• As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees.
• We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!