Head of Technical Services

Infinitive Resources; Derby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway services company is seeking a Head of Technical Services to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on maintaining the technical integrity of their train fleet. The role demands a strong strategic leader with extensive experience in engineering compliance and asset management, ensuring safety and reliability while liaising with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and proven leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior engineering or technical leadership role within rail industry.
• In-depth knowledge of railway fleet maintenance and regulatory frameworks.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technical Services team including fleet engineering and technical support.
• Manage fleet engineering strategy to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee resolutions of technical incidents and drive improvements in fleet performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Head of Technical Services
Location: Midlands
Contract Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Engineering Director

The Role

As Head of Technical Services, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the technical integrity, performance, and compliance of the train fleet. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring maintenance strategies, engineering standards, and asset management practices support safety, reliability, and long-term value.

This is a strategic leadership position requiring a strong blend of technical knowledge, regulatory understanding, and operational delivery within the railway sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Technical Services team, including fleet engineering, technical support, and asset management functions
  
• Own and manage the fleet engineering strategy, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company objectives
  
• Oversee the investigation and resolution of technical incidents and failures
  
• Lead on modifications, safety cases, reliability initiatives, and obsolescence management
  
• Drive continuous improvement in fleet performance, lifecycle cost, and environmental impact
  
• Act as the technical lead in liaison with ROSCOs, OEMs, the ORR, RSSB, Network Rail, and other external stakeholders
  
• Support new fleet introductions and oversee technical elements of major overhaul and refurbishment projects
  
• Provide technical governance for maintenance regimes, standards, and engineering change control
  

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior engineering or technical leadership role within the rail industry
  
• In-depth knowledge of railway fleet maintenance, rolling stock systems, and regulatory frameworks
  
• Strong background in engineering compliance, safety management systems, and asset management
  
• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (Chartered Engineer status preferred)
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  
• Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and drive change