Rail Project Engineer Lead – End-to-End Delivery

Ford & Stanley Select

Shirebrook

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Ford & Stanley Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to take ownership of engineering delivery on a major rail project in Shirebrook. You will act as the key interface between design, production and the customer to ensure solutions are robust, compliant, and delivered to specification.

This hands-on role involves delivering across the lifecycle, solving real-time engineering challenges, and engaging with shop floor teams and client stakeholders to drive a successful programme that shapes

Qualifications

Degree or HND in Engineering (or equivalent).
Proven rail or rolling stock engineering experience.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
Delivery-focused with track record of managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

Engineering Delivery Leadership: Own engineering output across projects or work packages, ensuring safe, timely, and compliant delivery.
Technical Coordination: Central link between design, production, and customer engineering teams.
Lifecycle Ownership: Manage engineering activities from concept through build, test, validation, and final delivery.
Documentation & Compliance: Produce and review technical reports, risk assessments, and engineering documentation.
Problem Solving: Resolve engineering and production issues quickly to maintain momentum.
Technical Governance: Ensure solutions meet regulatory, safety, and customer standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with internal teams, suppliers, and customer representatives.