Engineering Production Manager

The Carp Society; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Production Manager to lead the introduction of new train fleets. This pivotal role involves strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. With a focus on innovation and excellence, you will play a key role in enhancing the rail infrastructure. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on passenger journeys and enjoy a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits, including free rail travel and generous leave. This is your chance to contribute to a vital industry while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Final salary pension

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free rail travel across networks

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent experience.
• Significant leadership experience in engineering project management.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy for integrating new train fleets into operations.
• Drive efficiency and safety throughout the fleet introduction process.

Skills

Leadership in rolling stock maintenance

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Risk management

Knowledge of UK rail standards

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Railway Engineering

Job description

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Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference?

We are seeking an Engineering Production Manager to join our team based at our head office in London Bridge (hybrid working).

What You'll Do

We are seeking a strategic Production Lead to play a critical role in the successful introduction of replacement rolling stock. This position involves defining the overall strategy for integrating new train fleets into maintenance operations, evaluating maintenance propositions, implementing production facility changes, and ensuring collaboration across engineering, operations, and infrastructure teams. You will drive efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness throughout the fleet introduction process and ensure long-term operational readiness.

The Experience You'll Need

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Railway Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Significant leadership experience in rolling stock maintenance, production, or engineering project management.
• Strategic understanding of depot operations, infrastructure requirements, and rolling stock maintenance strategies.
• Experience leading the implementation of production facility changes for new train introduction.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with risk management experience.
• Knowledge of UK rail standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.

We support Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme applicants and will offer interviews if criteria are met.

Other Things To Know

• The vacancy may close early if filled quickly.
• Offers are subject to references, right to work verification, criminal record check, and medical assessment. No work visa sponsorship available.
• If previously unsuccessful at Southeastern, wait six months before reapplying.

What You'll Get In Return

Along with salary, benefits include:

• Final salary pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free rail travel across networks

Feel secure and fulfilled in your career with us. See our full range of benefits.

A Bit About Southeastern

We are one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent, and East Sussex with over 1,700 trains daily, carrying 500,000+ passengers across 180 stations. We are committed to making a positive difference in passengers' journeys and fostering a great workplace, recognized as a Great Place to Work 2023 and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women.

Our ways of working aim for positive everyday change, improving how we work and travel together.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Civil Engineering