Fleet Assurance Manager
đź“Ť Location: Leamington Spa | đź•’ Full-Time | Permanent | đź’Ľ Engineering & Safety Leadership
đź“… Posted: 8 May 2025
Championing Safety. Leading Excellence.
We’re looking for a driven and experienced Fleet Assurance Manager to lead safety assurance across our rolling stock operations. This is a high-impact role where you’ll ensure the continuous improvement of fleet safety, embed effective assurance practices, and drive engineering excellence across our operations.
You’ll also step into a strategic leadership pathway — beginning as Deputy Professional Head of Engineering, with a view to progressing into the full position.
If you’re passionate about engineering integrity, safety leadership, and influencing positive change, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Fleet Safety Oversight: Ensure the highest standards of fleet safety, managing safety-related defects and driving performance improvements.
* Incident Investigation: Lead root cause investigations into fleet-related service incidents and implement preventative solutions.
* Engineering Leadership: Serve as Deputy Professional Head of Engineering, progressing into the full role with accountability for engineering standards.
* Strategic Fleet Management: Oversee technical assessments of fleet changes, ensuring alignment with commercial, financial, and delivery priorities.
* Third-Party Assurance: Develop and deliver a robust assurance programme for external maintenance suppliers.
What We’re Looking For
* Rail Engineering Experience: In-depth knowledge of UK rolling stock systems, particularly EMUs, and the engineering change process.
* Safety & Compliance Expertise: Proven experience in incident investigation, safety management, and working with UK rolling stock standards.
* Detail-Oriented: Strong documentation review skills with a keen eye for accuracy.
* Leadership & Influence: A confident communicator and proactive self-starter who can represent engineering priorities with clarity and authority.
* Education: Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline; chartership preferred or actively working towards it.
What’s In It For You
* A final salary pension scheme
* Free rail travel for you and your immediate family on selected services
* Discounted rail fares across the wider network
* 30 days of annual leave, rising with service (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Additional travel benefits across affiliated train operators
Join a progressive and inclusive transport organisation where innovation, safety, and people are at the heart of everything we do. Be part of a culture that celebrates individuality and empowers professionals to lead with integrity.
🛤️ Ready to step into a role that drives real impact? Apply now.