Fleet Technical Manager

West Coast Partnership Development is the trusted partner of the Department for Transport (DfT), working towards creating and implementing the operations for High Speed 2 Ltd (HS2). We are designing and delivering the high-speed service operations which will deliver benefits including more capacity, quicker journey times and a step-change in customer experience.

We are excited to present an opportunity to join the Fleet & Depots team as the Fleet Technical Manager. This is a chance to join a small, high calibre team working on a once in a lifetime project to deliver high speed services. As a small organisation, West Coast Partnership Development is agile, meaning all our staff have a direct impact on the success of the company and are expected to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the business.

The Fleet Technical Manager is responsible for providing specialist rolling stock expertise and technical leadership to the rolling stock design and delivery programme, ensuring that operational, maintenance, customer experience and business requirements are fully reflected in the fleet design. If successful, you will proactively identify opportunities for technical improvement and innovation across the programme and lead workstreams to develop, analyse and recommend these to senior leadership. The role is integral to ensuring the new fleet meets the needs of the future operator and passengers.

In this role, you will:

• Provide technical expertise and assurance to support the design, manufacture, testing, commissioning and introduction into service of new high speed rolling stock.
• Support the development of fleet, depot, maintenance, servicing, cleaning and testing strategies required to enable the successful introduction and operation of the new fleet.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate across organisations to deliver rolling stock and depot outcomes that support operational performance and the customer experience vision.
• Lead specific rolling stock workstreams and deliverables as required to ensure successful delivery of the fleet e.g. rolling stock interior design, CMF & branding.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Detailed technical understanding of traction and rolling stock, and its interfaces with railway infrastructure, operational staff and passengers.
• Knowledge of the safety, standards and assurance requirements laid down by Railway Group Standards and other legislative requirements.
• Good understanding of 'Safe by Design' principles and their application to rolling stock systems to ensure safe operation for customers, staff and maintainers.
• Experience of managing stakeholders and influencing technical decisions within complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Degree level education in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

The role is based in London, with regular travel expected to our project offices in Derby and Birmingham. The expectation will be a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

Salary: competitive package depending on skills & experience.

Please upload your CV as part of your application and answer the supporting questions. We do not require a cover letter.

At WCPD, we value the differences that make each of us outstanding! We recognise the benefits of building a diverse workforce and employing people from diverse backgrounds, which includes their race, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability and sexual orientation. We know that great candidates may not meet every requirement listed. If you are excited by the role and think you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. Everyone who joins us becomes part of our close-knit team. We're committed to ensuring that we are expansive and a place where people are encouraged to be themselves, and not an edited version to fit in. A place where differences are encouraged, recognised, accepted and put to good use!