Chief Engineer

Stagecoach Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation firm in Greater London seeks a Chief Engineer to advocate for high engineering standards and manage engineering teams. The role involves strategic oversight and a visible presence in depots, ensuring robust operations and alignment with company values. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical knowledge and experience in multi-site engineering management. Benefits include competitive salary, travel perks, and a supportive work environment fostering inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Company pension scheme

Free travel for employee and household member

Employee assistance programme

Inclusive workplace initiatives

Qualifications

• Established senior Engineering leader with excellent technical knowledge.
• Ability to build high performing teams with trusted, inclusive leadership.
• Experience in multisite engineering management.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for high engineering standards and manage engineering leaders.
• Ensure efficient management of engineering practices.
• Lead on strategic priorities and uphold company values.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Team building

Commercial awareness

Multi-site engineering management

Company values alignment

Job description

Salary

£92,700 per annum

Chief Engineer – operational area - east London

Stagecoach London employs over 5,000 colleagues and operates over 1,500 vehicles from our bus garages in east and south east London. Not only are we a highly successful business, we’re also an integral part of the communities we serve, connecting people through the operation of multi-million miles of routes every year across London.

Since 1980, Stagecoach Group has played a key role in the delivery of high standard transport operations with an industry leading, customer-centric focus. Here at Stagecoach London, we are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences to our customers, no matter how long or short that journey may be.

Are you looking to take your career up a gear? If so, we may have the opportunity just for you – reporting to the Engineering Director you will be one of three Chief Engineers at the heart of delivering these services.

Summary

You’ll advocate for the highest engineering standards possible, while acting as a key stakeholder in the day-to-day operational management of multiple engineering leaders across our business. You’ll be passionate in ensuring our practice is robust, “future proof” and astutely developed in-line with industry developments.

It goes without saying that you’ll need to ensure that engineering is managed efficiently, and whilst that will give you plenty to keep you in the office, though most of the time - you’ll be out and about in the depots. A visible presence is crucial – and it will give you an acute understanding of our journey as a department, and as a wider-business. Leading on our strategic priorities and showcasing our company values will be a daily priority for you.

What we need from you

• You’ll be a well-established, senior Engineering leader with an excellent technical knowledge. Ideally you’ll have PCV experience (though not essential), as we can teach you the bus part if you’re in fleet management in an alternative field.
• You’ll be able to evidence your ability to build high performing teams, and provide trusted, inclusive and collaborative leadership, as well as experience in personal development and performance improvement at a senior level
• A commercial awareness relating to HSQE, IOSH, VOSA and ideally – an understanding of TfL / DfT policy and requirements
• Proven track record in multisite engineering management
• An ability to work within our Company values

What we can offer you

• Great benefits including a competitive good competitive salary, discretionary bonus, company pension scheme, free financial education and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions
• Free travel for you and a household member on TfL bus and rail services (this is a non-contractual benefit) and outside London there is free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses.
• UK-wide opportunities, career development and secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in our UK business.
• An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day, which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues.
• A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great colleagues and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues. We are proud to advocate and collaborate with our corporate charity, as well as a number of community engagement projects – in addition to proudly promoting an array of health, wellbeing and family initiatives.

If this sounds like you, then apply today!

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards a culture whereby everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring are truly revered. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neuro-diversity, sexual orientation or age.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location :

Stagecoach London Head Office Stephenson Street, Canning Town London E16 4SA