Senior Engineer – Locomotives Full time

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Are you passionate about the future of rail transport? Do you want to be part of a team that's shaping the next generation of trains using cutting-edge technology? Look no further! Join us as a Senior Engineer – Locomotives. Our current depot locations are in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle and Norwich offering a wide scope of opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the UK Rail Industry. The successful candidate will be based at one of our UK Locations.

Senior Engineer – Locomotives Full time

  • Leicester, United Kingdom
  • Full time
  • Open-end
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Who we are:

SRSUK is a proud subsidiary of Stadler Rail AG Switzerland. At SRSUK we take pride in delivering high-class services for our modern trains across the UK. Our established presence in passenger rail, combined with our expanding expertise in freight rail, positions us as a leading service supplier in the UK rail industry. We are dedicated to continuous growth and technical innovation, in line with our ambitious business strategy.

Why Join Us:

Innovative Environment: Working in a fast paced, results orientated environment, you will proactively work alongside your team to ensure services are available.

Growth and Development: You will be part of a dynamic company committed to the development of our people, offering opportunities for learning and career development.

Passionate Team: You will manage a dedicated team working diligently to deliver and provide an essential service successfully collaborating with key stakeholders.

Customer-Centric Approach: You will work effectively to ensure the needs and expectations of our service users are supplied with the highest standards of service.

What We're Looking For: We're seeking proactive individuals who align with our company KPI's and values. If you are looking to make a difference and deliver high quality service then we want to hear from you.

Driven to lead Achieve great things together

What We Will Offer You In Return:

• Competitive Salary
• 36 hour working week.
• Salary sacrifice led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 10% upon successful completion of probation.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing program that supports employees with their physical and mental health.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company Sick Pay.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Engineer – Locomotives to lead our UK railway engineering operations for the Locomotives product family. This role combines strategic oversight with deep technical expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering. You will be responsible for shaping engineering strategy, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards, and driving innovation across fleet maintenance and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Technical Leadership
• Provide support to the Engineering Director and Head of Location.
• Advise across all levels 1-4 of Entity in Charge of Maintenance.
• Develop engineering strategy, governance, and change management.
• Ensure compliance with Railway Group Standards and current legislation.
• Deputise for location senior staff as required

Operational Excellence
• Develop and implement Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and On Condition Maintenance (OCM) programmes.
• Support BAU operations on a day-to-day basis.
• Monitor fleet performance and operational costs; drive continuous improvement and engineering optimisations.
• Oversee inspection and maintenance aligned with safety and environmental systems.
• Maintain and improve rolling stock maintenance practices.

Governance & Compliance
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks to fleet safety and reliability.
• Produce technical investigations and reports; update SRSUK on industry changes.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and procedures.
• Oversee safety incident reporting and resolution.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Align engineering priorities with Heads of function, Supply Chain, and site leadership.
• Build strong relationships with manufacturing partners and customers.
• Participate in cross-functional work groups and strategic meetings.

Main Goals
• Deliver safe, punctual, reliable, and cost-effective fleet operations.
• Support performance teams with holistic technical expertise.
• Ensure staff competence and safety performance through modern practices.

Skills and Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (IMechE or IET) or willing to work towards
• Degree or equivalent experience in a technical field (including rolling stock).
• Experience working within locomotive environment (Stadler products desirable)
• Experience in managing engineering projects and maintenance teams.
• Proven leadership in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
• Strong customer-focused mindset and commitment to quality.
• Experience managing engineering change and leading senior teams.

Desirable
• Experience with maintenance IT systems and programs.
• Financial management and budget oversight.
• Background in technical investigations and audits.
• Experience in international organisations.
• Proven risk management and documentation skills.



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Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your online application.

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