Head of Engineering - Rail Asset Strategy & Delivery

NET Nottingham Trams; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Medical cover

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

NET Nottingham Trams is seeking a Head of Engineering Technical to own the technical engineering function across track, civils, structures, power, and signaling. You will define asset class strategies, lead whole-life cost models, and drive renewals and supply chain management to deliver a safe, reliable tram network.

The role requires substantial leadership in rail infrastructure, experience with RAMS/CDM, and the ability to build high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Substantial engineering leadership experience in rail, light rail, highways, or comparable asset management industries.
• Held technical authority at a professional engineering level with degree and chartered status or working towards.
• Proven track record leading complex project programmes with accountability for time, cost and quality.

Responsibilities

• Asset Class Ownership across infrastructure disciplines and asset strategies.
• Forward Work Planning & Lifecycle Management to drive WLCM and renewal plans.
• Lead renewal and capital project delivery with safety framework (CDM, RAMS, SSOW).
• Develop and manage supply chain relationships and KPIs.
• Set engineering standards and champion digital tools and analytics.
• Lead and develop the Engineering Technical team and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Rail/rail infrastructure knowledge

Project programme leadership

Asset management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (Chartered preferred)

Tools

RAMS

CDM compliance

Job description

NET Nottingham Trams is seeking a Head of Engineering Technical to own the technical engineering function across track, civils, structures, power, and signaling. You will define asset class strategies, lead whole-life cost models, and drive renewals and supply chain management to deliver a safe, reliable tram network.

The role requires substantial leadership in rail infrastructure, experience with RAMS/CDM, and the ability to build high-performing teams.