Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Location: London
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Rail / Rolling Stock / Transportation Engineering

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Engineer with a background in rolling stock and new train introduction (NTI) programmes to support the delivery of major rail projects across the UK network. Based in London, the successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating engineering activities associated with the introduction, testing, commissioning, modification, and acceptance of new fleets into operational service.

This role requires a technically capable and delivery-focused engineer with experience working across multidisciplinary railway environments, including interfaces with operators, maintainers, OEMs, infrastructure managers, and regulatory stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities associated with rolling stock projects and new train introduction programmes.
• Support fleet integration, testing, validation, commissioning, and entry-into-service activities.
• Manage technical interfaces between rolling stock manufacturers, operators, depots, infrastructure teams, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with UK railway standards, safety requirements, and engineering governance processes.
• Review and manage engineering documentation including design changes, technical queries, risk assessments, and test procedures.
• Support configuration management and change control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress against programme milestones, identifying and mitigating technical risks and issues.
• Participate in fault investigations, reliability improvement initiatives, and performance reviews during fleet introduction.
• Coordinate with operational and maintenance teams to ensure fleet readiness and smooth handover into service.
• Contribute to stakeholder reporting, engineering assurance, and project reviews.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Rail Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience working within rolling stock projects and new train introduction programmes in the UK rail industry.
• Strong understanding of railway systems integration, testing, commissioning, and acceptance processes.
• Experience working with railway standards, safety cases, and engineering assurance frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience supporting project delivery within live operational railway environments.
• Proficient in technical reporting, engineering documentation, and project coordination.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with UK TOCs, ROSCOs, OEMs, or rail consultancies.
• Knowledge of depot readiness, fleet maintenance integration, or reliability growth programmes.
• Familiarity with systems such as ETCS, TCMS, traction, braking, or passenger systems.
• Experience with major rail programmes including fleet upgrades, refurbishment, or new fleet deployment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile rolling stock and rail transformation programmes
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression within a growing rail engineering environment
• Hybrid working opportunities where project requirements allow
• Professional development