Rolling Stock Project Manager - New Fleet Introduction in London

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking rail operator at a pivotal moment in their journey as they prepare to introduce a new fleet of rolling stock. This exciting role involves overseeing the integration of new trains into existing operations, ensuring that all depots are fully prepared and operationally efficient. You'll champion best practices while managing the full lifecycle costs and collaborating with various teams to deliver on strategic objectives. If you're passionate about driving operational excellence and have extensive experience in rolling stock engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in rolling stock engineering, preferably in depot environments.
• Experience with new fleet introductions and change assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for new fleet introduction and ensure depot readiness.
• Develop and implement infrastructure change plans with engineering teams.

Skills

Rolling Stock Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Maintenance Planning

Infrastructure Change Management

Communication Skills

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Rolling Stock Project Manager – New Fleet Introduction
Location: London (Central) – with flexibility for travel to depot and project sites
Salary: £80,000 + DOE (Excellent Benefits package)

Contract Type: Permanent

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 minimising 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 programme objectives.
• Contribute to technical acceptance, testing, and post-introduction modifications.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of an HNC in an engineering-related discipline.
• Extensive experience in rolling stock engineering, ideally with 7+ years in a depot environment working on EMU or passenger fleets.
• Demonstrated experience in the introduction of new or heavily refurbished fleets, including change assurance and updates to technical documentation (e.g. VMIs).
• A solid understanding of depot production operations, maintenance planning, and resource readiness.
• Experience delivering significant infrastructure or depot-based change programmes, preferably within rail, aviation, defence, or other complex transport sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities, effective communication skills, and a collaborative approach.
• Familiarity with UK rail standards, safety regulations, and industry assurance practices.

Next steps: For further inquiries about this role, reach out to Karla Delczeg at:

Email: [e-mail]

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