Fleet Engineering Lead – Metro & Ferry Assets

Nexus; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour week

LGPS pension

28 days annual leave

Travel discounts

Health cash plan

Job summary

Nexus is seeking a Principal Engineer - Fleet to lead technical decisions and stewardship of a diverse fleet portfolio, including new Metro and fleet assets in the North East. You will guide asset performance, safety and lifecycle strategies, working with maintainers, manufacturers and partners to ensure reliability and future readiness.

As the technical authority, you will shape fleet strategy, manage a team of engineers, and influence major investments across the organisation while delivering

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Fleet engineering experience in both project and operations environments.
• Strong knowledge of fleet engineering principles: maintenance, performance, reliability.
• Knowledge of rolling stock systems and asset management principles.
• Experience analysing engineering data to improve asset performance.
• Experience producing technical specifications, standards, reports and engineering documentation.
• Experience assessing asset condition and developing lifecycle management strategies.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence diverse audiences.
• Experience leading engineering activities, teams, consultants or contractors.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority and SME for fleet engineering across Nexus.
• Lead fleet input into capital projects: asset specification, design reviews, manufacturing, testing and acceptance.
• Provide technical leadership across maintenance, operations, performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain fleet engineering standards, strategies and technical guidance.
• Lead lifecycle management activities and support long-term fleet investment planning.
• Provide specialist advice and assurance to senior leaders, project teams, maintainers and contractors.
• Lead audits, inspections, investigations and post-incident reviews where required.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across fleet systems and processes.
• Manage Fleet Engineers and provide leadership to external specialists when needed.

Skills

Fleet engineering

Rolling stock

Data analysis

Technical specs

Lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Safety standards

Regulations knowledge

Engineering leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Nexus is seeking a Principal Engineer - Fleet to lead technical decisions and stewardship of a diverse fleet portfolio, including new Metro and fleet assets in the North East. You will guide asset performance, safety and lifecycle strategies, working with maintainers, manufacturers and partners to ensure reliability and future readiness.

As the technical authority, you will shape fleet strategy, manage a team of engineers, and influence major investments across the organisation while delivering