At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the operational strategy for rolling stock depots and ensure efficient fleet management.
- Company: Join HS2, a key player in the UK's railway future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and the chance to shape railway operations.
- Other info: Unique opportunity to influence long-term railway strategies with a specialist team.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on the future of rail transport in the UK.
- Qualifications: Extensive railway operations knowledge and experience managing large depots.
The predicted salary is between 94000 - 111579 £ per year.
Have you managed a major rolling stock depot and understand what it takes to keep fleets operating efficiently? Do you want to influence the long-term operation and commercial model of one of the UK's most significant rail programmes?
Salary: £80,940.00 to £111,579.40 (depending on experience)
Location: Birmingham, in office 3 days per week, remainder from home
This is a unique opportunity to sit at the heart of railway operations, acting as the proxy train owner and ensuring that both the rolling stock and depot strategy remain operationally viable for decades to come. This is not a traditional project delivery role. Instead, you'll provide leadership across operational, commercial and contractual aspects of the depot and rolling stock strategy, working with multiple stakeholders to ensure the railway can be operated and maintained effectively both at launch and long into the future.
Essential Requirements
- Extensive understanding of railway operations and how rolling stock and depots interact.
- Experience managing a large operational depot with maintenance capability.
- Strong knowledge of Train Service Agreements, leasing arrangements and maintenance contracts.
- Understanding of rolling stock rotation, fleet management and maintenance requirements.
- Experience working for a Train Operating Company, ROSCO, infrastructure owner or similar organisation.
- Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and influence senior decision-makers.
- Commercial and contractual awareness alongside strong operational expertise.
- Experience delivering or introducing new depots, fleets or major operational change programmes.
- Strong communication and data-driven decision-making skills.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience managing multiple fleets or large-scale maintenance facilities.
- Background in Head of Operations, Head of Depots, Operational Interface or similar leadership roles.
- Experience with operational readiness or fleet introduction programmes.
- Knowledge of depot design and future-proofing strategies.
- Understanding of franchising, bid teams or railway operating models.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the operational future of HS2. Working within a small specialist team, you'll influence how trains are maintained, operated and commercialised, ensuring the railway remains flexible and sustainable for the next 60 to 100 years. If you have a strong operational background and understand the complexities of rolling stock, depots and train service agreements, I would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to emily.atkins@carringtonwest.com or call for a confidential discussion.
Senior Manager Rolling Stock Depots employer: Carrington West
HS2 is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of railway operations in Birmingham. With a strong focus on employee growth and a collaborative work culture, team members enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working while being part of a small, specialist team that influences long-term strategies for one of the UK's most significant rail programmes. The company values operational excellence and provides competitive salaries, making it an attractive place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the rail industry.
