Heavy Maintenance Overhaul Manager – Rolling Stock (Major Overhaul Programme)
Salary: £80,000
We're looking for an experienced Heavy Maintenance Manager to lead the mobilisation and delivery of a major heavy overhaul programme launching soon.
This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape the strategy 18–24 months ahead of first unit mileage requirements, building the overhaul package, managing risk, defining materials and tooling requirements, and leading mobilisation through to full delivery.
If you thrive on complex programmes, stakeholder management, and driving structured, compliant delivery within rolling stock maintenance, this role is for you.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Leading mobilisation and commercial delivery of heavy overhaul projects
Developing programme plans, KPI dashboards and governance controls
Defining overhaul scope, optimisation strategy and lifecycle alignment
Managing risk, concessions, condition assessments and long lead materials
Overseeing logistics, unit allocation and supplier handover
Establishing quality plans, audits, compliance and production metrics
Managing customer interfaces and contract review meetings
Building strong cross-functional relationships with engineering, planning and depot teams
What We're Looking For
Proven experience delivering rolling stock heavy overhaul programmes
Strong programme management and reporting capability
Experience managing materials and complex supply chains
Deep understanding of rail vehicle maintenance and depot operations
Commercial awareness with strong stakeholder management skills
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and production efficiency techniques
Confident leader who can operate in a safety-critical environment
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a strategically significant overhaul programme and play a key role in long-term fleet reliability and performance.
If you'd like to discuss confidentially, feel free to reach out or apply directly.