Rolling Stock Engineer
Up to £63k
London - 5 days onsite (moving to 1 day WFH after 6 months)
Purpose of the Role
The Rolling Stock Engineer is responsible for supporting fleet availability, technical and safety assurance, reliability improvement, and new fleet introduction across the rolling stock fleet.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise across rolling stock systems including ATO, electrical, mechanical, electronic, control, auxiliary, braking and pneumatic systems.
- Deliver engineering changes through the assurance (CAP) process, including acting as a Designated Competent Person where required.
- Lead reliability improvement and predictive/preventative maintenance activities.
- Manage technical compliance, safety assurance, condition assessments, audits, and reporting activities.
- Support the Annual Asset Maintenance Plan (AAMP) and ISO55001 asset management requirements.
- Manage suppliers, contractors, and rolling stock engineering projects, including visits to supplier sites in the UK and Europe.
- Maintain rolling stock documentation, engineering standards, and change management processes.
- Coach and support team development and succession planning.
- Deliver integrated engineering activities and innovative workstreams that improve business efficiency.
- Provide technical support across maintenance, assurance, compliance, and documentation activities.
Skills & Experience
- Strong knowledge of rolling stock systems and railway engineering principles.
- Experience in fleet engineering, maintenance, reliability, or safety assurance.
- Have or working to a degree level qualification
- Knowledge of engineering standards, compliance, and change management.
- Experience managing suppliers, projects, and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.