Technical Manager - New Fleets

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail company in London is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee the introduction of a new rolling stock fleet. The role involves managing technical approvals, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with rail standards. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of rolling stock engineering experience and a degree in an engineering discipline. Flexible salary starting from £70,000 annually, with an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within rolling stock engineering.
• Experience within new fleet, design/manufacture, procurement, or introduction.
• Deep knowledge of Railway Group Standards (RGS) and Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs).

Responsibilities

• Manage technical engineering approvals and finalisation of new fleet orders.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders for technical and operational requirements.
• Develop and oversee testing, commissioning, and acceptance of new trains.

Skills

Managing technical engineering within operational assets

Understanding of systems engineering

Problem-solving skills

Whole-life cost analysis for rolling stock

Education

Degree in Engineering related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Technical Manager – New Fleets

Ref: 12111810

Location: London (Central)

Salary:

Flexible from £70,000+ DOE.

Excellent Benefits Package.

Role Type: Permanent

Role Summary

This is an exciting time to join a busy rail company to manage a new rolling stock fleet introduction.

You will be responsible for technical engineering approvals and finalisation of new fleet orders, ensuring that the fleet meets the necessary technical specifications working throughout the procurement process through to delivery.

Duties will include:

Collaborate with key stakeholders, including TOCs, manufacturers and regulatory bodies, to approve technical and operational requirements.

Ensure compliance with UK and European rail standards, including interoperability and safety requirements.

Evaluate and integrate any technological innovations to enhance performance, reliability, and sustainability.

Provide technical guidance throughout the entire procurement lifecycle, from the initial tendering process through to contract award & delivery of the new trains.

Collaborate with commercial teams on bids & tenders work.

Manage risk assessments and feasibility studies.

Liaise with infrastructure teams to ensure compatibility with track, signalling, and depot facilities.

Develop and oversee testing, commissioning, and acceptance of new trains to confirm compliance with specifications.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of a Degree in any Engineering related discipline
• Experience of managing technical engineering within operational assets – ideally rolling stock
• Must have worked within rolling stock engineering – ideally 10+ years within EMU or passenger stock

• Understanding of systems engineering and rolling stock reliability for modern passenger units

• Must have experience within new fleet – we are happy for this to come from design/manufacture, fleet procurement or fleet introduction.
• Deep knowledge of Railway Group Standards (RGS), Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs), and other regulatory frameworks relevant to rolling stock.
• Ideally familiar with procurement processes in the UK rail industry, including competitive tendering, approvals processes and safety certification.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to assess complex technical requirements and communicate needs with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in whole-life cost analysis for rolling stock would be highly advantageous.
• Experience working at or closely with a ROSCO during a new fleet purchase would be highly advantageous.

My client is an equal opportunities employer, that aims to foster a diverse and inclusive working environment. If you have any questions or need any special assistance throughout the application process, please do not hesitate to ask.

To apply or find out more please send an updated CV to [e-mail]

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation