Senior Rolling Stock Engineer & Project Lead

TUV Rheinland Solutions Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company pension contributions

Flexible and hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Salary sacrifice for EV

Job summary

TÜV Rheinland Solutions Rail Derby is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead rolling stock consultancy projects in the UK. You will manage your own projects, report financially and technically to the Team Leader, and collaborate with the existing team to shape future work.

With 10–15 years in rail engineering and Chartered Engineer status, you will develop proposals, manage budgets, ensure high-quality technical checking, and contribute to business development and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of rail industry experience.
• Chartered Engineer status (IMechE or IET).
• Extensive rolling stock engineering experience including consultancy services.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals and manage accounts to win and deliver work.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to junior team members.
• Support high-quality technical checking and approval across projects.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables for rolling stock consultancy work.
• Contribute to strategy, sales activity and client engagement to grow the orderbook.
• Represent TÜV Rheinland at industry events and committees as required.

Skills

Rolling stock engineering

Leadership

Client relationship

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering

Chartered Engineer (IMechE/IET)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

TÜV Rheinland Solutions Rail Derby is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead rolling stock consultancy projects in the UK. You will manage your own projects, report financially and technically to the Team Leader, and collaborate with the existing team to shape future work.

With 10–15 years in rail engineering and Chartered Engineer status, you will develop proposals, manage budgets, ensure high-quality technical checking, and contribute to business development and client relationships.