Rolling Stock Engineer

Rolling Stock Project Engineer - Multi Discipline

Location: Central London
Rate: £500 per day (umbrella)
Contract: 6 months, with potential extension
Start: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Disciplinary Rolling Stock Project Engineer to join a Fleet Heavy Overhaul team, providing engineering support across the delivery of safe, compliant and assured rolling stock overhaul projects.

The successful candidate will lead and support a range of engineering activities, working closely with internal and external stakeholders and coordinating engineering resources where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support rolling stock engineering activities across overhaul projects.
• Produce, review and analyse technical documentation.
• Apply relevant railway standards, legislation and operating requirements.
• Analyse complex technical data and provide reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate engineering resources and mentor junior engineers.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Support testing, manufacturing and operation of rolling stock systems.
• Apply engineering, risk management and project lifecycle principles.
• Respond to emerging technical issues and agree appropriate actions with stakeholders.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Experience with Rail Vehicle Systems / Rolling Stock Engineering.
• Experience within rail, ideally London Underground or a similarly complex, safety-critical environment.
• Experience producing, reviewing and analysing technical documentation.
• Knowledge and application of relevant Railway Standards.
• Experience with rolling stock system design, testing, manufacturing and/or operation.
• Understanding of maintenance and overhaul requirements.
• Knowledge of risk management and engineering project lifecycle processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office; MS Project and Power BI would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or equivalent engineering qualifications/experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.