Rolling Stock Manager – New Fleet Introduction

Ganymede; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Client Relationship Manager to spearhead the introduction of a new fleet in the rail sector. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure operational depots are prepared to support new rolling stock, focusing on efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. You'll collaborate with various teams to implement best practices and manage the full lifecycle of fleet procurement and maintenance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while driving operational excellence and innovation. If you thrive in collaborative settings and have a passion for the rail industry, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC in an engineering-related discipline required.
• 7+ years in rolling stock engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production readiness strategy for new fleet introduction.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on infrastructure changes.
• Manage risks and ensure operational continuity.

Skills

Rolling Stock Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Maintenance Planning

Infrastructure Change Programs

Communication Skills

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

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Location:

London (Central) – with flexibility for travel to depot and project sites

Contract Type:

Permanent

About the Company:

Join a leading rail operator at a pivotal moment as we prepare for the introduction of a new fleet. In this role, you'll take ownership of ensuring that operational depots are fully prepared to support the incoming rolling stock — including infrastructure adaptations and the readiness of production teams and facilities. You'll be responsible for shaping and delivering the overall strategy for integrating new trains into existing maintenance operations, with a focus on driving operational efficiency, upholding safety standards, and ensuring cost-effectiveness. This includes managing the full life cycle cost — from the procurement of the fleet through to long-term maintenance and operational sustainability. The role will also champion the implementation of best practices across depot production and operations to secure long-term readiness and performance.

About the Role:

Lead the production readiness strategy for new fleet introduction, ensuring depot operations can support new rolling stock. Develop, coordinate, and implement infrastructure and depot change plans, in collaboration with engineering and infrastructure teams. Support the procurement phase by advising on maintenance requirements, depot capabilities, and lifecycle planning. Oversee the transition to live operations, managing risks and minimizing impact to service. Drive the development of VMIs, training, tooling, and maintenance documentation (in collaboration with engineers and suppliers). Act as the focal point for change assurance, ensuring safety, quality, and operational continuity are maintained. Collaborate with depots, project managers, and senior stakeholders to implement change efficiently and in alignment with program objectives. Contribute to technical acceptance, testing, and post-introduction modifications.

Qualifications:

A minimum of an HNC in an engineering-related discipline.

Required Skills:

• The ideal candidate will have experience in rolling stock engineering, ideally with 7+ years
• Demonstrated experience in the introduction of new or heavily refurbished fleets, including change assurance and updates to technical documentation
• A solid understanding of depot production operations, maintenance planning, and resource readiness.
• Experience delivering significant infrastructure or depot-based change programs, preferably within rail, aviation, defence, or other complex transport sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities, effective communication skills, and a collaborative approach.
• Ideally familiar with UK rail standards, safety regulations, and industry assurance practices.

Pay range and compensation package:

Flexible DOE

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are working on behalf on an equal opportunity employer. If you require any adjustments to be made within the recruitment process, please let us know.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Rail Transportation and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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