Rolling Stock Project Manager/ Engineering Manager – Rail

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Hounslow, Essex, West Midlands, City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Rolling Stock Project Manager to oversee work on London Underground and NWR Infrastructure. This role involves providing technical leadership and project management for the rolling stock test fleet. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in rolling stock engineering, safety management within the railway sector, and strong knowledge of maintenance practices. The position is contract-based in London, with a negotiable salary depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with 25 kV fleets and modern signalling systems.
• Direct experience in maintenance practices and modification programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple rolling stock test fleets and technical interfaces.
• Support Senior Fleet Manager in validation of fleets into service.
• Establish internal reporting systems for the relevant test fleet.

Skills

Substantial modern rolling stock engineering knowledge

Strong working knowledge of routine maintenance railway depot operations

Understanding of safety regime within railway industry

Familiarity with UK and international rolling stock standards

Job description

Rolling Stock Project Manager/ Engineering Manager – Rail

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.

Responsibilities and Requirements

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

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