Compatability & Standards Engineer

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring GB Railfreight's fleet remains compliant, safe and fit for the future. Working at the heart of the engineering function, you will oversee vehicle maintenance documentation, engineering standards, engineering change processes and vehicle-to-infrastructure compatibility activities, ensuring compliance with ROGS 2006 (as amended) and relevant industry standards.

Supporting a range of strategic projects, you will drive the development of effective systems and processes that enable delivery on time and within budget. Success in the role will be achieved through strong stakeholder engagement, working collaboratively with both internal and external partners to build effective, long-term relationships across the rail industry.

A key focus of the position will be supporting the delivery of ETCS-fitted locomotives, acting as the link between design houses and infrastructure managers to ensure vehicle and infrastructure compatibility is demonstrated and evidenced throughout every stage of the project lifecycle.

The salary on offer is up to £65,000. This role can be based in any of our office locations, Peterborough, London or Doncaster.

Closing date: 30th September

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain and keep maintenance instructions up to date and in line with best practice whilst incorporating new technology advances.
• Manage and review incidents and produce reports.
• Manage Engineering Standards including updates from legislations and business requirements.
• Work closely with the Asset/Production teams to identify modifications, maintenance updates and safety improvements to GBRf ECM traction and rollingstock.
• Managing Engineering Change projects
• Produce / Manage KPI and reports.
• Develop and manage compatibility tracker.
• Develop and maintain a solid relationship with Networks Rail’s compatibility team.
• Complete requisite documentation and submit in a timely fashion to ensure compatibility requests are converted in line with business objectives.
• Develop 1:1 relationships with key individuals within the GBRf functions ensuring communication and feedback is maintained at the highest level.
• Liaise with Contract and Sales managers to identify new work streams.
• Work closely with the Planning department regarding route restrictions and prohibitions.
• Ensure Statements of Compatibility Files are reviewed and authorised, and suppliers receive relevant documents.
• Confirm the supplier registers finalised Statement of Compatibility with Rolling Stock Library (R2)
• Be the single point of contact for all compatibility enquiries to the point at which it becomes business as usual
• Liaise with 3rd party design house as required to ensure projects are delivered to plan.
• Attend meetings as required to support the wider business needs.
• Process Engineering Change requests through the Engineering Change Process.
• Hold delegated authority for Engineering Change, RIS-2453-RST Vehicle Registration activities on R2.
• Report on KPI’s applicable to Compatibility and Engineering Change.

Skills and Experience

• Management experience gained within the rail industry.
• Stakeholder management experience (internal and external)
• Effective communicator at all levels
• Understanding of contracts, budgets, reporting systems.
• Project plan methodology

Essential Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or similar experience

About GB Railfreight

GB Railfreight are proud to be one of the UK's fastest-growing rail freight companies, recognised for our reliability, growth, and commitment to delivering high-quality service. For over 20 years, we've been so much more than just trains — we're a dedicated team, committed to working together to deliver reliable, sustainable freight services and build strong partnerships across industries nationwide.

When you join GBRf, you become part of a team that truly values its people, works collaboratively, and takes pride in what we do — keeping goods moving through smarter, greener, and more efficient freight solutions.

We pride ourselves on being genuinely value-driven. Our core values guide everything we do, shaping our culture and actions:

Our Values

• Professionalism – Safety and security are paramount in our business, and we believe this forms the foundation of a high-achieving safety culture.
• Support – We look after our people, and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other.
• Communication – Transparency in our business is valued by both colleagues and customers.
• Trust and Empowerment – We believe openness and honesty create the best relationships, building trust and confidence.
• Enjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged, right from the top.

Key Benefits of Working With Us

• As well as a competitive salary and annual leave package (aligned to annualised hours), and enrolment into our Industry-Wide Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, we offer:
• A generous healthcare package
• An online benefits portal offering hundreds of discounts at nationwide retailers
• An electric vehicle scheme (available after your first 12 months)
• Regular social events, including days out for you and your family
• Training and development opportunities, including internal courses and external certifications through our industry-renowned development programs. We prioritise your growth in line with our people-centric culture.

Inclusion Without Exclusion

At GB Railfreight, we recognise that a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We recruit and develop people best suited to the role requirements, regardless of background.

Our aim is to create a diverse workforce that reflects wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing in the workplace, in alignment with our values.

If you're as passionate about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as we are, we invite new employees to join our People and Culture working group and contribute to the ongoing work in this area.