Rolling Stock Engineer

Rolling Stock Project Engineer - Multi Discipline Location: Central London Rate: £500 per day (umbrella) Contract: 6 months, with potential extension Start: ASAP We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Disciplinary…

Outside IR35 Business Support
Pay rate £450 – £500/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 1 October 2026

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Rolling Stock Project Engineer - Multi Discipline

Location: Central London
Rate: £500 per day (umbrella)
Contract: 6 months, with potential extension
Start: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Disciplinary Rolling Stock Project Engineer to join a Fleet Heavy Overhaul team, providing engineering support across the delivery of safe, compliant and assured rolling stock overhaul projects.

The successful candidate will lead and support a range of engineering activities, working closely with internal and external stakeholders and coordinating engineering resources where required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support rolling stock engineering activities across overhaul projects.
Produce, review and analyse technical documentation.
Apply relevant railway standards, legislation and operating requirements.
Analyse complex technical data and provide reports and recommendations.
Coordinate engineering resources and mentor junior engineers.
Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Support testing, manufacturing and operation of rolling stock systems.
Apply engineering, risk management and project lifecycle principles.
Respond to emerging technical issues and agree appropriate actions with stakeholders.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

Experience with Rail Vehicle Systems / Rolling Stock Engineering.
Experience within rail, ideally London Underground or a similarly complex, safety-critical environment.
Experience producing, reviewing and analysing technical documentation.
Knowledge and application of relevant Railway Standards.
Experience with rolling stock system design, testing, manufacturing and/or operation.
Understanding of maintenance and overhaul requirements.
Knowledge of risk management and engineering project lifecycle processes.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office; MS Project and Power BI would be advantageous.

Qualifications

Engineering Degree or equivalent engineering qualifications/experience.
Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

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