Senior Project Engineer Rolling Stock

Manpower (United Kingdom); Kilmarnock; Vor Ort; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Manpower Engineering is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering consultancy for a Senior Project Engineer to support a major rolling stock refurbishment programme in Kilmarnock. The role is site-based, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with on-site responsibilities across the early phases of the project.

You will act as the primary engineering presence on site, overseeing refurbishment, inspection, and acceptance activities, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders to ensure

Qualifikationen

• Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in rolling stock refurbishment or similar heavy rail projects.
• Experience managing contractors and on-site activities.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and repair instructions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently on site.

Aufgaben

• Act as the primary engineering representative on site and interface with the refurbishment contractor.
• Monitor refurbishment, repair and modification activities for compliance with standards and safety requirements.
• Review vehicle condition after strip-down and coordinate specialist engineering support as needed.
• Assess and manage engineering deviations and Approved As Worked (AAW) requirements.
• Carry out inspections across refurbishment stages and verify completion before acceptance.
• Support technical decision-making on repairs, corrosion treatment, and vehicle condition.
• Coordinate with SMEs to resolve technical challenges and aid programme delivery.
• Produce inspection reports, documentation and acceptance recommendations.
• Support governance, stakeholder engagement, progress reporting and risk management.
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of inspection and repair processes.

Kenntnisse

Rolling stock refurbishment

On-site leadership

Engineering assurance

Inspection & QA

Contractor management

Drawings & specs interpretation

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Technical reporting

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Project Engineer - Rolling Stock Refurbishment Programme

Kilmarnock – 40 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday | Site-Based

Manpower Engineering is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering consultancy for an experienced Senior Project Engineer r to support the delivery of a major rolling stock life extension programme based in Kilmarnock.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to play a key role in the refurbishment and modernisation of a rail fleet, acting as the primary engineering presence on site throughout the delivery of the programme.

Working closely with contractors, technical specialists, and project stakeholders, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all refurbishment, repair, and modification activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with approved engineering standards.

The Role

The Resident Engineer will provide hands-on technical oversight throughout the refurbishment process, with a particular focus on the early vehicles within the programme.

The position will be instrumental in establishing inspection, acceptance, and repair procedures that will support the successful delivery of the wider fleet programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary engineering representative on site and principal interface with the refurbishment contractor.
• Monitor refurbishment, repair, and modification activities to ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, safety requirements, and quality procedures.
• Review vehicle condition following strip-down activities and coordinate specialist engineering support where required.
• Assess and manage engineering deviations and Approved As Worked (AAW) requirements.
• Carry out inspections throughout all stages of refurbishment and verify completion of works prior to vehicle acceptance.
• Support technical decision-making relating to structural repairs, corrosion treatment, and overall vehicle condition.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to resolve technical challenges and support programme delivery.
• Produce inspection reports, technical documentation, and acceptance recommendations.
• Support programme governance, stakeholder engagement, progress reporting, and risk management activities.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of inspection and repair processes to drive consistency and efficiency across the programme.

About You

Applicants should be degree qualified in an engineering discipline or possess equivalent industry experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within rolling stock refurbishment, overhaul, heavy maintenance, fleet life extension, or vehicle modification programmes.
• Strong knowledge of engineering assurance, inspection, quality control, and acceptance processes.
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing engineering activities within depot, manufacturing, or heavy engineering environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, repair instructions, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• The ability to work independently on site while coordinating support from wider engineering teams.

Desirable Experience

• Structural repair and corrosion remediation experience.
• Knowledge of railway standards and rolling stock approval processes.
• Previous experience in a Resident Engineer, Engineering Manager, Technical Assurance, or Site Engineering role.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile rolling stock refurbishment programme.
• Significant involvement in shaping inspection and acceptance processes across an entire fleet.
• Long-term project with substantial on-site engineering responsibility.
• Collaborative environment working alongside experienced rail and engineering specialists.

This role will require a significant on-site presence in Kilmarnock, particularly during the early phases of the programme, where the successful candidate will help establish robust inspection, repair, and acceptance processes for the wider fleet refurbishment programme.