Rolling Stock Project Manager/ Engineering Manager – Rail

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Essex, London, Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Rolling Stock Project Manager to oversee engineering management for rolling stock on major UK rail lines, including the London Underground. The role requires significant technical expertise in rolling stock systems, leading project implementations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards within the industry.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in rolling stock engineering.
• Strong knowledge of 25 kV fleets and modern signalling systems.
• Experience in maintenance practices within railway operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple rolling stock test fleets and project management support.
• Deputise for the Senior Fleet Manager and oversee the introduction of new trains.
• Monitor and manage risks in fleet engineering.

Skills

Modern rolling stock engineering

Technical knowledge of 25 kV fleets

Understanding of railway operations

Knowledge of modern signalling systems

Job description

Rolling Stock Project Manager/ Engineering Manager – Rail

Rolling Stock Project Manager/ Engineering Manager – Rail

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Location: London
Regions: Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Midlands, Oxfordshire, South East, South West, Surrey

Rolling Stock Engineer required to manage work on London Underground and NWR Infrastructure.

Contract based in London, long term.

Rate Negotiable depending on relevant experience.

Role Brief: To manage multiple British Rail, Crossrail Class 345, Alstom Class,London Underground, DMU or EMU rolling stock test fleet, providing technical, leadership and project management support to rolling stock, depot and stabling matters. The position will also manage the technical interfaces for the introduction of new trains into passenger service. The role will involve regular shift-working and occasional weekend working to support the testing programme.

To support the Senior Fleet Manager in the implementation of the rolling stock Test Fleet into passenger service and to provide technical leadership, project management to the Rolling Stock introduction process, deputising for the senior Fleet Manager as required. To track monitor and escalate when required, delivery of the Rolling Stock Test obligations contained in relevant master test programme.

To manage, keep current and close out as necessary all aspects of the Rolling Stock Test Fleet risks contained in the fleet engineering risk management plan: to establish with the Senior Fleet manager, implement and deliver an internal period reporting system for the relevant Test fleet.

Experience Required: Substantial modern rolling stock engineering, technical knowledge especially 25 kV fleets, modern signalling systems (ideally CBTC, ETCS), diagnostics and prognostics. Strong working knowledge, and direct experience working within routine maintenance railway depot operations, stabling sites, train preparation, remote repair, modification programs and maintenance practices. Familiarity with UK and international rolling stock standards. Understanding of safety regime within railway industry and railway operations, particularly national rail operators’ safety management systems

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