At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting rail engineering projects from concept to delivery, ensuring top-notch quality.
- Company: Established rail engineering firm with over 100 years of innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, support for chartership, EV car scheme, and monthly rewards.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a focus on continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the rail industry.
- Qualifications: Solid mechanical engineering background with experience in rail freight or heavy engineering.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Senior Project Engineer (Rolling Stock / Rail Freight)
Salary: 55,000 – 70,000 + Bonus + Support towards Chartership + EV Car Scheme + Monthly Rewards + Company Benefits
Location: Mansfield
Overview
Established rail engineering and manufacturing business with over 100 years of experience, currently experiencing rapid and sustained growth after securing a large export deal. The company provides a complete service across concept design, manufacture, approval, and life‑extension projects. Alongside rail wagons, they design and manufacture bespoke containers and specialist engineered products, varied and technically interesting work.
Role
- Lead the engineering lifecycle of freight wagon and rolling stock projects from initial concept through to manufacture, verification, validation, and customer handover.
- Own technical deliverables and engineering priorities, driving project plans to hit programme milestones.
- Manage engineering change, configuration control, and technical risk, assessing any impact on compliance, manufacturability, and in‑service performance.
- Collaborate closely across departments.
- Support technical approvals, compiling the necessary evidence packs and engineering records for vehicle compliance.
- Provide hands‑on support to manufacturing teams on the shop floor, resolving technical issues and implementing controlled changes efficiently.
- Mentor and guide internal engineers and designers, promoting robust engineering governance and continuous process improvement.
The Individual
- Senior Project Engineer with a solid mechanical engineering background.
- Proven experience within rail freight, rolling stock, or a comparable heavy engineering environment.
- Strong project management capability, with a track record of coordinating resources, managing budgets, and driving delivery against deadlines.
- Excellent communication and commercial awareness, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross‑functional decision‑making.
- Proactive, structured, and delivery‑focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.
Mechanical Project Engineer (Rail) employer: Cibsejournal
Join a well-established rail engineering and manufacturing business in Mansfield, where your expertise as a Senior Project Engineer will be valued in a dynamic and supportive environment. With over 100 years of experience, the company offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth, including support towards Chartership and an EV Car Scheme. Embrace the chance to work on technically interesting projects while collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the rail industry.
