Fleet Engineer - Rolling Stock

Fleet Engineer (Rolling Stock)

Location: Flexible (UK Wide)

Duration: 4-6 Months

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fleet Engineer to support a major UK rolling stock fleet programme. This role will involve working closely with key stakeholders, operators, maintainers and engineering teams to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient performance of a diesel multiple unit (DMU) fleet.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across fleet engineering activities, supporting maintenance programmes, engineering changes, reliability improvements and fleet performance initiatives. The position offers flexibility in both location and working arrangements to suit the successful individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and respond to engineering queries across the fleet.
• Chair and lead technical meetings, engineering reviews and stakeholder discussions.
• Support fleet performance reviews with operators, maintainers and other stakeholders.
• Review, assess and approve engineering changes, modifications and technical proposals.
• Support heavy maintenance, overhaul and refurbishment programmes.
• Develop, maintain and review Fleet Management Plans and associated technical documentation.
• Act as a technical interface between fleet stakeholders, including Train Operating Companies (TOCs), maintainers and suppliers.
• Manage and coordinate specialist consultants, contractors and engineering service providers.
• Monitor fleet reliability, performance and maintenance activities, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide broad fleet engineering expertise covering both mechanical and electrical systems.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in railway rolling stock fleet engineering.
• Strong understanding of fleet management, asset management, maintenance and reliability processes.
• Experience supporting engineering change, modifications and technical governance activities.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and technical decision-making skills.
• Broad systems engineering knowledge across rolling stock mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a collaborative environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with diesel multiple unit (DMU) fleets.
• Knowledge of DMU rolling stock or similar regional passenger fleets
• Experience of overhaul, refurbishment or heavy maintenance programmes.
• Familiarity with UK railway industry standards, regulations and fleet assurance processes.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded fleet engineer with a broad understanding of rolling stock systems rather than a specialist focused solely on a single subsystem. You will be comfortable leading technical reviews, influencing stakeholders, and driving engineering solutions that support fleet reliability, safety and performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile fleet programme while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and immediate project involvement.