Lead Design Engineer: Rail Systems & Delivery Leader

GTS Group Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS Group Ltd in the United Kingdom rail sector is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to lead multidisciplinary design activities across rolling stock projects, focusing on governance and technical leadership rather than hands-on design.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate design work packages, ensure compliance and safety, and interface with customers and suppliers. The role offers a clear progression path for senior engineers looking to shape engineering practices within a growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering design activities within rail or rolling stock.
• Strong design governance, technical assurance, and design review experience.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to manage project deliverables, technical risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent).
• Electrical engineering bias or experience with electrical rolling stock.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of engineering design work packages across rolling stock projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Allocate and manage engineering tasks based on team capability and project requirements.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive projects through to successful completion.
• Manage design documentation, drawing registers, design changes, and technical deliverables.
• Act as the key interface between engineering teams, project stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Design governance

Multidisciplinary teams

CAD – Solid Edge

Electrical rolling stock

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Engineering degree

Change management

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

GTS Group Ltd in the United Kingdom rail sector is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to lead multidisciplinary design activities across rolling stock projects, focusing on governance and technical leadership rather than hands-on design.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate design work packages, ensure compliance and safety, and interface with customers and suppliers. The role offers a clear progression path for senior engineers looking to shape engineering practices within a growing consultancy.