Senior Rolling Stock Refurbishment Site Engineer

Manpower, Inc.; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Engineering is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering consultancy for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the delivery of a major rolling stock life extension programme based in Kilmarnock. The role is site-based with a strong emphasis on early refurbishment activities and establishing robust inspection and repair processes.

The Resident Engineer will provide hands‑on technical oversight on site, coordinating with contractors and technical specialists to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in 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.

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.

Skills

Rolling stock refurbishment

On‑site engineering

Contractor management

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Manpower Engineering is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering consultancy for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the delivery of a major rolling stock life extension programme based in Kilmarnock. The role is site-based with a strong emphasis on early refurbishment activities and establishing robust inspection and repair processes.

The Resident Engineer will provide hands‑on technical oversight on site, coordinating with contractors and technical specialists to ensure