Rolling Stock Technical Manager in South East London

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference? We are seeking a Rolling Stock Technical Manager to join our team based from our head office in London Bridge (hybrid working).

What you'll do

As a highly skilled and influential technical expert, you will lead the manufacturers finalisation and implementation of technical specifications for the procurement of replacement trains for the Southeast Railway Network. This role will involve setting the technical direction for the technical elements of the New Trains programme, managing the finalisation and implementation of technical specifications, and ensuring the new rolling stock meets all performance, safety, and regulatory standards. This role will be crucial in aligning the technical requirements with the overall business and operational needs to deliver a more accessible and reliable railway for everyone.

The experience you'll need

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Railway Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Significant leadership experience in managing the introduction of complex technical assets, ensuring seamless integration, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
• Extensive and proven experience in a Traction and Rolling Stock engineering environment.
• Familiar with modern Traction and Rolling Stock systems and reliability issues.
• Extensive experience in rolling stock procurement, design, introduction and technical management.
• In-depth knowledge of UK rail standards, including Railway Group Standards (RGS), Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs), and other regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with procurement processes in the UK rail industry, including competitive tendering, approvals processes and safety certification.
• Demonstrated experience in working with train manufacturers and industry suppliers.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of OEM and RoSCo technical processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of AC and DC electrified operations and fleets.
• Excellent strategic problem-solving skills and the ability to assess complex technical requirements.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Other things to know

This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn't available for this role. If you applied but weren't successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again.

What you'll get in return

Along with your salary, the rewards you'll get include:

• a final salary pension
• 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays)
• free rail travel across our networks.

Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work.

A bit about Southeastern

We're one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations. However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It's about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey. It's also about making our railway a great place to work. With a team that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we're fully committed to and we're proud to have been named a Great Place to Work at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women. Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.

Learn more about our railway.