Job Description
TXM Recruit are working in partnership with a growing and well-established rail engineering business based in Cardiff to recruit a Head of Engineering. This is a senior leadership opportunity within an expanding organisation that plays a key role in supporting the UK rail industry through high-quality engineering, maintenance and overhaul services.
About the Role;
We are seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the engineering function at our Cardiff-based facility. This is a senior, strategic role responsible for setting engineering direction, ensuring technical excellence, and providing robust engineering support to operational delivery.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will act as the organisations engineering authority, aligning engineering capability with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-term growth plans. You will play a key role in driving safety, quality, compliance, innovation and continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and deliver the engineering strategy in line with business goals and future growth
2. Act as the senior technical authority for rolling stock and engineering matters
3. Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory and industry standards (including RISAS, ISO and ROGS)
4. Provide engineering leadership to support ...