Role: Engineering Manager

Location: Warwickshire site (some work flexibility available but a requirement to be on site in Warwickshire majority of the time) with travel to other engineering sites as required for project requirements.

Salary: circa £60,000 – £75,000 + Benefits

** A background working around rolling stock is a prerequisite requirement for this role **

Our client, a specialist rail engineering company with a growing portfolio of projects across the UK, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to strengthen their established Project Delivery/Engineering team.

This role is pivotal in supporting the delivery of existing and new projects, playing a key part in driving improvements in maintenance and overhaul to clients’ fleets, with a strong emphasis on systems.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Work with clients to understand ultimate objectives and desired outcomes for each project.
• Lead and deliver specific work packages along with resolutions to arising issues as required, both individually and as part of a team.
• Ensure overall client satisfaction targets are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce mechanical and/or electrical engineering reports to support the project as required.
• Check and approve electrical and/or mechanical engineering drawings and reports produced by others in the team.
• Support the bidding process to deliver proposals, identifying potential risks, devising the approach, specifying clear acceptance criteria, resourcing, and costs.
• Manage the engineering aspects of a project, either with a single person team or as a multi-discipline team across a larger project.
• Act as a mentor to Production Technicians and/or Junior Engineers within the team.

Qualification Requirements:

• Engineering Qualified or Degree is preferred, but demonstration of relevant equivalent experience is also fine.

Expertise and Skills Required:

• Experience on a variety of rolling stock types including EMUs, DMUs, DEMUs, locomotives, and coaching stock.
• Technical experience of project engineering on rolling stock projects of varying complexity.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Fluent technical report writing.
• Good knowledge of the UK rail industry.
• Strong experience/knowledge across various electrical areas such as electrical systems, control systems, propulsion systems, electrical machines, current collection and distribution, protection systems, earthing and bonding, condition monitoring, and passenger information/communication systems.

If you believe that you possess the required experience and skills for this role, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV.

Our client offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

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