At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering for a unique fleet of heritage rolling stock and ensure operational excellence.
- Company: Prestigious luxury transportation and hospitality operator in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, generous leave, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and excellent travel-related employee benefits.
- Why this job: Join a senior leadership team and make a significant impact on luxury rail journeys.
- Qualifications: Extensive engineering experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 78000 £ per year.
A leading luxury transportation and hospitality operator is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to join its senior leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to lead the engineering function for a unique fleet of heritage rolling stock, supporting some of the most prestigious luxury rail journeys in the UK.
As part of a planned succession programme, the successful candidate will work alongside the current postholder during a structured handover period, ensuring continuity of knowledge, operational excellence, and long-term fleet performance. This is a confidential appointment and a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for engineering strategy, fleet reliability, compliance, and depot operations.
Location: London
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (flexibility around start and finish times)
Package:
- Salary: £70,000 - £78,000
- Up to 25% bonus
- 7% employer pension contribution
- 33 days annual leave
- Private medical insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent travel and hospitality-related employee benefits
The Role:
Reporting to senior management, the Chief Engineer will be responsible for the engineering management, maintenance, and ongoing development of a specialist heritage rolling stock fleet. The role will lead depot operations, oversee maintenance and overhaul programmes, and ensure the fleet is operated safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulations.
Chief Engineer employer: Ford & Stanley Select
As a leading luxury transportation and hospitality operator, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that values excellence and employee growth. Our London location offers a unique opportunity to work with a prestigious fleet of heritage rolling stock, alongside competitive benefits such as a generous salary package, flexible working hours, and exceptional travel perks, making us an attractive employer for those seeking a meaningful and rewarding career in engineering.
