ERTMS Project Engineer

Freightliner Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK logistics operator seeks an ERTMS Project Engineer to lead the integration of ETCS across its locomotive fleet. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, experience in rolling stock projects, and excellent problem-solving skills. You'll work closely with industry partners and lead a small team to achieve project deliverables. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a pension scheme and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Final-salary pension scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Life assurance scheme

Reimbursement on health treatments

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with experience in rolling stock change projects.
• Ability to manage complex projects under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Knowledge of traction and rolling stock systems (Class 59, 66, 70, or 90 desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead ETCS fitment projects for Freightliner locomotives, ensuring safe, timely delivery and compliance.
• Drive maintenance readiness and training across depots.
• Work with suppliers and stakeholders to solve complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent technical qualification (HNC / HND)

Tools

ETCS standards

Rolling stock systems

Job description

Overview

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

About the Role :

Are you ready to support one of the most transformative projects in UK rail? Freightliner is looking for an ERTMS Project Engineer to spearhead the integration of ETCS (European Train Control System) across our locomotive fleet. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge programmes like the East Coast Digital Programme and future ETCS route upgrades, ensuring our operations remain safe, compliant, and future-ready.

Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you will work with other project engineers and colleagues across the programme & wider industry, and lead a small team of maintenance specialists to achieve key programme deliverables and outputs.

You'll be at the heart of innovation-leading engineering activities, collaborating with industry partners, and making sure our depots and teams are ready for the next generation of rail technology.

Location :

Leeds or Crewe Vehicle Maintenance Facility (with regular travel)

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Lead ETCS fitment projects for Freightliner locomotives, ensuring safe, timely delivery and compliance.
• Drive maintenance readiness and training across depots.
• Work with suppliers and stakeholders to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Oversee design, installation, testing, and approvals for Putting into Use (PiU).
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert on ETCS and high-integrity software standards.
• Represent Freightliner in industry forums and working groups.
• Produce concise, expert reports, EWNs & position papers for the SLT to enable prompt, informed decision-making.
• Support identification and management of engineering risks.

What We're Looking For :

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with experience in rolling stock change projects.
• Knowledge of traction and rolling stock systems (Class 59, 66, 70, or 90 desirable).
• Familiarity with ETCS standards, subsets, approvals, and PiU responsibilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Degree or equivalent technical qualification (HNC / HND).

Bonus Points For :

Bonus

• Experience with ETCS onboard systems and subsystems.
• Knowledge of CSM-REA application and compatibility approvals.

Why Join Us? :

Benefits

• Be part of a game-changing programme shaping the future of rail
• Work with industry leaders and cutting-edge technology.
• Competitive salary
• Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Access to the company's life assurance scheme
• A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle. From reimbursement on health treatments, to savings on new cars.
• Opportunities for growth.

Ready to lead the digital transformation of rail? Apply now and help us deliver the next generation of signalling technology.

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.