Assurance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport organization is seeking a Fleet Assurance Manager to enhance safety across rolling stock operations. This role involves overseeing fleet safety, leading investigations, and managing engineering standards, with a pathway to strategic leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive rail engineering experience and a commitment to safety and compliance.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

Free rail travel for immediate family

Discounted rail fares

30 days of annual leave

Additional travel benefits

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK rolling stock systems, particularly EMUs.
• Proven experience in incident investigation and safety management.
• Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline; chartership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards of fleet safety and manage safety-related defects.
• Lead root cause investigations into fleet-related service incidents.
• Oversee technical assessments of fleet changes and develop assurance programmes.

Skills

Rail Engineering Experience

Safety & Compliance Expertise

Detail-Oriented

Leadership & Influence

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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? Location: Leamington Spa | ? Full-Time | Permanent | ? Engineering & Safety Leadership

? Posted: 8 May 2025

We’re looking for a driven and experienced Fleet Assurance Manager to lead safety assurance across our rolling stock operations. This is a high-impact role where you’ll ensure the continuous improvement of fleet safety, embed effective assurance practices, and drive engineering excellence across our operations.

You’ll also step into a strategic leadership pathway — beginning as Deputy Professional Head of Engineering, with a view to progressing into the full position.

If you’re passionate about engineering integrity, safety leadership, and influencing positive change, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Fleet Safety Oversight: Ensure the highest standards of fleet safety, managing safety-related defects and driving performance improvements.
• Incident Investigation: Lead root cause investigations into fleet-related service incidents and implement preventative solutions.
• Engineering Leadership: Serve as Deputy Professional Head of Engineering, progressing into the full role with accountability for engineering standards.
• Strategic Fleet Management: Oversee technical assessments of fleet changes, ensuring alignment with commercial, financial, and delivery priorities.
• Third-Party Assurance: Develop and deliver a robust assurance programme for external maintenance suppliers.

What We’re Looking For

• Rail Engineering Experience: In-depth knowledge of UK rolling stock systems, particularly EMUs, and the engineering change process.
• Safety & Compliance Expertise: Proven experience in incident investigation, safety management, and working with UK rolling stock standards.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong documentation review skills with a keen eye for accuracy.
• Leadership & Influence: A confident communicator and proactive self-starter who can represent engineering priorities with clarity and authority.
• Education: Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline; chartership preferred or actively working towards it.

What’s In It For You

• A final salary pension scheme
• Free rail travel for you and your immediate family on selected services
• Discounted rail fares across the wider network
• 30 days of annual leave, rising with service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Additional travel benefits across affiliated train operators

Join a progressive and inclusive transport organisation where innovation, safety, and people are at the heart of everything we do. Be part of a culture that celebrates individuality and empowers professionals to lead with integrity.

?️ Ready to step into a role that drives real impact? Apply now.