Chief Engineer

525 East London Bus & Coach Company Limited; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Free travel on TfL services

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on holidays and retail

Job summary

Stagecoach London seeks a senior engineering leader to guide the engineering function across multiple depots, driving high standards and future-proof practices. You will lead a team of engineering managers, ensuring excellent performance and a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will travel to depots as needed, build inclusive teams, and align with TfL/DfT requirements while upholding the company values and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Senior engineering leader with strong technical knowledge.
• Proven ability to build high-performing, inclusive teams.
• Commercial awareness related to HSQE, IOSH, VOSA; TfL/DfT policy understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering leaders across multiple depots and sites.
• Drive high engineering standards and future-proof practices.
• Represent engineering in day-to-day operations and strategic priorities.
• Ensure efficient management of engineering resources and performance.

Skills

Senior leadership

PCV experience

People leadership

HSQE awareness

TfL/DfT policy knowledge

Job description

Salary £95,481 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. 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 salary, discretionary bonus, company pension scheme, free financial education and affordable loans, and 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.

Inclusive Employer

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.

Location

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

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company.

Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve. Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.