Train Validation Engineer

Alstom; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in transport solutions is seeking a Train Validation Engineer to lead the validation activities at the train level throughout project execution. The role requires strong project management skills and knowledge in train systems and regulations. The successful candidate will ensure compliance and performance in validation processes, manage project timelines, and interface with customers for approvals. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth, including competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Dynamic and inclusive working environment

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Flexible benefits tailored to lifestyle

Qualifications

• Experience in team and project management.
• Knowledge of standards and regulation in rail industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation activities throughout tender and project execution.
• Ensure timely issue of validation proofs and managing validation schedules.
• Manage the project team and organize validation activities.
• Override technical interfaces with customers for approval.

Skills

Team and project management

General Rollingstock knowledge

Train system knowledge

Ability to plan and execute testing

Knowledge of planning tools

Knowledge of Standards & Regulation

Knowledge of Work Package Management

Fluent in English

Job description

The Train Validation Engineer (TVE) is responsible for leading validation activities at the train level throughout tender and project execution. This includes applying standard processes, methodologies, and tools to ensure validation efficiency, preparing and delivering train‑level test procedures and reports, executing tests, and logging defects. The TVE also commits to and manages Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) objectives for train validation, ensuring compliance and performance across all validation phases. We'll look to you for:

• Ensuring the timely issue of the Validation proves (including proves of lower‑level systems and components) and consolidating Validation files
• Efficient use of the TrainLab for functional validation with coverage and efficiency KPI reporting
• Defining and leading the functional test means readiness and early functional validation as part of the project validation strategy
• Providing structured REX to feed costing activities, and to enrich the Train Validation metier technical repository
• Compliancy to EHS rules during Validation activities
• Reviewing part of the Sub‑System Validation Plan relevant to test exported at Train level and accepting (to be included in Train Validation Plan) or rejecting considering other possibilities
• Managing the Train level validation activities (on Trainlab and on Train), creating and maintaining the Validation Plan
• Managing the Train Validation project team and organising the Validation activities
• Managing the consolidation of Train Validation commitment and performance in due time for the tender or the project
• Approving Train System handover and test specifications
• Reviewing Train Test Procedures / reports
• Leading governances at project level and technical core team to secure validation scope
• Preparing the test campaign with right first‑time approach securing the maturity, the configuration and prerequisites
• Managing the validation schedule, optimising the validation sequence in accordance to train design and configuration maturity and test means availability
• For Validation scope establishing & organising Technical Interface with customer, producing Customer Documents and obtaining Customer Approval when necessary

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in team and project management: working with multi‑metiers or multi‑sites team and project, including Customer and external stakeholders Technical Management
• General Rollingstock knowledge
• Train system knowledge (system analysis, railways)
• Ability to structure and lead a team capable of planning and executing a complete test campaign
• Knowledge of planning tools
• Knowledge of Standards & Regulation
• Knowledge of Work Package Management
• Fluent in English

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high‑speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Join us on a life‑long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• The role offers car or car allowance
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety‑focused working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle
• You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!