Senior Rail Engineer - Locomotives Strategy & Ops Lead

Rullion Managed Services; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services are recruiting a Senior Engineer for a permanent role based in Gosforth. You will lead UK railway engineering operations for the Locomotives product family, combining strategic oversight with deep technical expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering.

You will shape engineering strategy, ensure safety and performance standards, and drive fleet maintenance and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (IMechE or IET) or working towards.
• Degree or equivalent in rolling stock or technical field.
• Experience in locomotive environments and leading engineering teams.
• Strong leadership in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK railway engineering operations for the Locomotives product family.
• Shape engineering strategy and ensure safety and performance standards.
• Drive fleet maintenance, project delivery, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Project management

Leadership

Customer focus

Engineering change management

Locomotive experience

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Rullion Managed Services are recruiting a Senior Engineer for a permanent role based in Gosforth. You will lead UK railway engineering operations for the Locomotives product family, combining strategic oversight with deep technical expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering.

You will shape engineering strategy, ensure safety and performance standards, and drive fleet maintenance and project delivery.