Project Engineer
6 hours ago
City of Westminster
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