Job Introduction
Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference in people’s day.
We are seeking a Engineering Planning Manager to join our team based from KICC (Puddle Dock).
, so we’re celebrating our proud history and our bright future.
Can you move people? Apply now.What you’ll do
In this role, you will provide inspirational leadership to the Engineering Planning Team, ensuring the seamless delivery of rolling stock to meet both maintenance and passenger service requirements. You’ll shape and drive planning strategies that optimise fleet availability, manage defects and restrictions in line with DOTEL compliance, and support the delivery of a reliable timetable through effective rolling stock allocation and long-term maintenance planning.
You’ll represent Engineering at cross-functional meetings and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve processes and outcomes. You’ll champion compliance, including seasonal sanding regimes, and ensure all rolling stock returned to service meets engineering standards—supporting safe, efficient operations as we move towards the future of rail with Great British Railways.
The experience you’ll need
To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application;
1. You dare to lead - ILM Level 5 qualified, with over 5 years of railway management experience.
2. Safety is your foundation – IOSH certified, PTS holder, and a good understanding of the principles of Loss Control and Modern Safety Management.
3. Technically sharp – NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering, with strong knowledge of Southeastern rolling stock and re-railing procedures.
4. Operationally aware – You understand railway standards, procedures, and what it takes to keep services running smoothly.
5. Data-driven and organised – Skilled in statistical analysis, planning, and using Microsoft Office to stay ahead.
6. A natural communicator – You influence, collaborate, and build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders.
7. Customer-focused – You bring business awareness and a commitment to delivering service excellence.
As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Find out more here.
Other things to know
8. This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.
9. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
10. If you applied but weren’t successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again.
Find out more about our recruitment process and get tips to help you apply.
What you’ll get in return
Along with your salary, the rewards you’ll get include:
11. a final salary pension
12. 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays)
13. free rail travel across our networks.
Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work. Click here to see our full range of amazing benefits.
A bit about Southeastern
We’re one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1, trains a day, carrying more than, passengers and serving stations.
However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.
It’s also about making our railway a great place to work. With a team that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we’re fully committed to and we’re proud to have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK Employer for Women.
Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.
At the heart of everything we do, our Safeguarding Team works to keep our customers, colleagues, and the public safe by improving safeguarding measures and knowledge making sure everyone gets home safe, every day.
Learn more about our railway.
SE Trains Limited
Attached documents
14. Engineering Planning Manager.docx
Apply Salary £68, per annum plus free rail travel Frequency Annual Job Reference seastern/TP// - HFE/E/ Contract Type Permanent - Full Time Closing Date 25 September, Job Category Management Business Unit Head Office Location 1 Puddle Dock, United Kingdom Posted on 11 September, Apply