Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver the engineering strategy in line with business goals and future growth
* Act as the senior technical authority for rolling stock and engineering matters
* Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory and industry standards (including RISAS, ISO and ROGS)
* Provide engineering leadership to support operations, projects, bids and business development
* Champion safety, quality, environmental responsibility and ethical working practices
* Drive continuous improvement, process optimisation and engineering best practice
* Oversee maintenance strategies for plant, machinery and equipment in collaboration with facilities and safety teams
* Manage engineering budgets, resources, tools, training and capability planning
* Develop, mentor and inspire the engineering team, supporting succession planning and professional development
* Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, industry bodies and regulators
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role, ideally within rolling stock, rail or heavy engineering
* Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical or rail engineering
* Open to candidates from a transferable industry
* Demonstrable experience of continuous improvement and process engineering
* Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong understanding of regulatory and quality frameworks (RISAS, ISO, ROGS)
* Commercially aware, with experience aligning engineering performance to business outcomes
* Confident managing budgets, resources and performance metrics
* Resilient, adaptable and committed to engineering excellence
Qualifications
* Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Rail Engineering
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards (essential)
* NEBOSH Certificate (desirable)
* Leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM Level 5 or equivalent – desirable)
If you are interested and would like some more information on the position, please click 'APPLY' and we will be in touch.
TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.
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