Location: London
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Rail / Rolling Stock / Transportation Engineering
About the Role
We are seeking a Project Engineer with a background in rolling stock and new train introduction (NTI) programmes to support the delivery of major rail projects across the UK network. Based in London, the successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating engineering activities associated with the introduction, testing, commissioning, modification, and acceptance of new fleets into operational service.
This role requires a technically capable and delivery-focused engineer with experience working across multidisciplinary railway environments, including interfaces with operators, maintainers, OEMs, infrastructure managers, and regulatory stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate engineering activities associated with rolling stock projects and new train introduction programmes.
* Support fleet integration, testing, validation, commissioning, and entry-into-service activities.
* Manage technical interfaces between rolling stock manufacturers, operators, depots, infrastructure teams, and suppliers.
* Ensure compliance with UK railway standards, safety requirements, and engineering governance processes.
* Review and manage engineering documentation including design changes, technical queries, risk assessments, and test procedures.
* Support configuration management and change control throughout the project lifecycle.
* Monitor project progress against programme milestones, identifying and mitigating technical risks and issues.
* Participate in fault investigations, reliability improvement initiatives, and performance reviews during fleet introduction.
* Coordinate with operational and maintenance teams to ensure fleet readiness and smooth handover into service.
* Contribute to stakeholder reporting, engineering assurance, and project reviews.
Essential Requirements
* Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Rail Engineering (or equivalent experience).
* Proven experience working within rolling stock projects and new train introduction programmes in the UK rail industry.
* Strong understanding of railway systems integration, testing, commissioning, and acceptance processes.
* Experience working with railway standards, safety cases, and engineering assurance frameworks.
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across complex, multidisciplinary projects.
* Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.
* Experience supporting project delivery within live operational railway environments.
* Proficient in technical reporting, engineering documentation, and project coordination.
Desirable Experience
* Experience working with UK TOCs, ROSCOs, OEMs, or rail consultancies.
* Knowledge of depot readiness, fleet maintenance integration, or reliability growth programmes.
* Familiarity with systems such as ETCS, TCMS, traction, braking, or passenger systems.
* Experience with major rail programmes including fleet upgrades, refurbishment, or new fleet deployment.
What We Offer
* Opportunity to work on high-profile rolling stock and rail transformation programmes
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Career progression within a growing rail engineering environment
* Hybrid working opportunities where project requirements allow
* Professional development