Train Overhaul Project Manager

Eurostar International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Pension

Free tickets

Tickets for family

Training & development

EAP

Mental health support

Exclusive deals

Job summary

Eurostar is seeking a Train Overhaul Project Manager to lead the R Exam overhaul and e320 major programmes from our Leyton depot. You will coordinate internal and external workstreams, manage budgets and governance, and drive safe, timely delivery of complex rolling stock projects.

The role is based on-site at Temple Mills with hybrid options, requiring attendance four days per week. Applicants should have proven engineering project management experience, strong stakeholder skills, and knowledge

Qualifications

• Proven project management in complex engineering or rolling stock projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in safety-critical or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of engineering governance, legislation, standards and safety management.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and contractors.
• Experience using project management tools and software to track progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the R Exam overhaul programme, ensuring milestones are achieved safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
• Manage and coordinate multiple internal and external project workstreams, aligning activities across Engineering, Fleet Planning, Production, Quality, Procurement, and supplier organisations.
• Monitor fleet maintenance schedules and running kilometre targets, ensuring R Exams are planned and delivered within vehicle maintenance requirements.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing mitigation plans and escalating issues to senior stakeholders.
• Chair project governance and review meetings, providing progress updates and driving actions to resolve delays, quality concerns, and operational challenges.
• Collaborate with Siemens and other suppliers to oversee contractual deliverables, material readiness, quality performance, and supplier compliance.
• Support development of future maintenance and overhaul strategies, including optimisation initiatives to improve fleet availability and reliability.
• Develop business cases, manage project budgets and reporting activities, and maintain stakeholder engagement across the UK and mainland Europe.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Engineering governance

Multidisciplinary coordination

Analytical skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree

Job description

TAKE YOUR CAREER IN A NEW DIRECTION

At Eurostar, we’re fuelling the future of rail travel – operating in five countries and sparking new opportunities for travellers. But our trains connect much more than just people and places. They’re helping us build a greener, more inclusive future for everyone. Join us and you’ll be part of a passionate team which always goes the extra mile.

An exciting opportunity awaits you as Train Overhaul Project Manager in our Rolling Stock department. The Train Overhaul Project Manager (internally known as R Exam Project Manager) will manage all aspects of the R exam overhaul and e320 major programmes for Eurostar. This requires management and coordination of all internal and external work streams and the residual work required to complete R exams including any depot modifications required within the agreed project timescales. The role will also lead and support other Engineering projects as required.

This is a permanent role is based on site at our Temple Mills depot in Leyton. Hybrid working is available, with the expectation you attend site 4 days per week.

The close date for this role is 9AM on Monday, 9 November 2026.

Internal use only: Grade F travel services 4-5.

We’re looking for someone to:

• Lead the delivery of the R Exam overhaul programme, ensuring milestones are achieved safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
• Manage and coordinate multiple internal and external project workstreams, aligning activities across Engineering, Fleet Planning, Production, Quality, Procurement, and supplier organisations.
• Monitor fleet maintenance schedules and running kilometre targets, ensuring R Exams are planned and delivered within vehicle maintenance requirements.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing mitigation plans and escalating issues appropriately to senior stakeholders.
• Chair project governance and review meetings, providing clear progress updates and driving actions to resolve delays, quality concerns, and operational challenges.
• Collaborate with Siemens and other suppliers to oversee contractual deliverables, material readiness, quality performance, and supplier compliance throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Support the development of future maintenance and overhaul strategies, including optimisation initiatives to improve fleet availability, reliability, and operational performance.
• Develop business cases, manage project budgets and reporting activities, and maintain effective stakeholder engagement across the UK and mainland Europe.

You’ll need...

• Proven project management experience delivering complex engineering or rolling stock projects from planning through to implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build effective relationships across multiple organisations.
• Experience managing project risks, dependencies, and change activities within a safety-critical or regulated environment.
• Good understanding of engineering governance, legislation, industry standards, and safety management principles.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, contractors, and technical specialists to deliver project objectives.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with experience using project management tools and software to track progress and performance.
• Knowledge of rolling stock maintenance, train operations, fleet management, or rail engineering environments would be advantageous.
• Educated to HNC, HND, Degree level, or equivalent in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline; IOSH and/or risk management qualifications would be desirable.

We’re constantly working to create a bright future for our company and our colleagues. That’s why we offer a wide range of brilliant benefits, including:

• Travel benefits that can be used for both work and play including 75% off underground network from Day 1
• Competitive defined benefit pension scheme
• Free Eurostar tickets
• Discounted Eurostar tickets for friends and family
• Ongoing training and development
• Free, confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Peer-to-Peer support from trained Mental Health First Aiders/Personne de Confiance
• Lots of other exclusive deals, discounts and perks

At Eurostar we believe in giving everyone an equal chance. We actively encourage applications from talented individuals regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.

Your individuality is your strength, and we want a diverse team that reflects the world we live in.