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We are seeking an experienced Rolling Stock Lead to provide technical and operational leadership across the full life cycle of railway rolling stock. This role will oversee the safe, reliable and cost-effective performance of fleet assets, supporting the delivery of maintenance, refurbishment, modification and improvement programmes. You will work closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, safety and supply chain teams to ensure rolling stock meets required standards, performance targets and passenger expectations.

Key responsibilities will include developing and maintaining rolling stock strategies, asset management plans and technical standards; leading investigations into reliability, defects, incidents and recurring failures; and identifying opportunities to improve fleet availability, maintainability and whole-life cost. You will monitor key performance indicators, review maintenance regimes, manage technical risks and provide clear reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders. The role will also involve overseeing contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is delivered to agreed quality, safety, budget and programme requirements. You will support engineering change, acceptance and assurance activities, while ensuring compliance with applicable railway legislation, standards and safety management systems.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in rolling stock engineering, fleet management or a related railway discipline, together with a strong understanding of maintenance principles, asset performance and technical assurance. A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent professional experience is required, and professional registration would be advantageous. You should be confident interpreting technical information, managing competing priorities and making evidence-based decisions in a safety-critical environment. Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to influence teams and suppliers without direct authority. Experience of rail vehicles, fleet introduction, refurbishment, reliability improvement or maintenance optimisation would be highly valued.

We are seeking an experienced Rail Transport Planner with strong metro or urban rail experience to support the safe, reliable and efficient planning of daily passenger services. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining operational plans, timetables, diagrams and service schedules that align with capacity, infrastructure, rolling stock and staffing requirements. The role will involve balancing customer demand with operational constraints while ensuring plans comply with relevant safety, regulatory and performance standards.

Working closely with operations, control room teams, engineering, infrastructure, rolling stock, station management and external stakeholders, you will assess service requirements and identify practical solutions to operational challenges. Key responsibilities will include analysing performance data, reviewing disruption scenarios, preparing recovery and contingency plans, supporting timetable changes, and assessing the impact of engineering works, special events and planned closures. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance punctuality, resilience, capacity and resource utilisation. Clear documentation, accurate reporting and effective communication will be essential in this role.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in rail planning, service planning, timetable development or a similar operational planning environment, ideally within a metro, underground, light rail or high-frequency urban transport network. You will be confident working with complex data, operational systems and planning tools, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. A sound understanding of railway operations, safety principles, performance measures and industry standards is required. You should be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and comfortable making informed decisions under pressure. Strong stakeholder management and written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering dependable, customer-focused rail services.

We are seeking a Track & Third Rail CAD Operator to support the delivery of accurate, safe and compliant design information for rail infrastructure projects. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will produce and update detailed CAD drawings and models relating to track layouts, third rail systems, conductor rail arrangements, bonding, earthing and associated railway assets. You will interpret engineering sketches, survey information, specifications and design instructions, ensuring that all drawings are prepared to the required technical and project standards.

Your responsibilities will include creating general arrangements, plans, sections, detail drawings and installation documentation; incorporating design changes and red-line amendments; maintaining drawing registers and revision records; and checking your own work for accuracy, consistency and completeness. You will liaise with engineers, surveyors, construction teams and other design disciplines to resolve technical queries and coordinate interfaces. The role will also involve supporting design reviews, assisting with document control, identifying potential clashes or discrepancies, and ensuring that outputs are delivered within agreed timescales. A strong understanding of rail environments, track components and third rail or conductor rail systems is essential, alongside a clear commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Applicants should have proven experience using AutoCAD or comparable CAD software, ideally within a rail, transport, infrastructure or engineering environment. Experience with MicroStation, BIM platforms or 3D modelling tools would be advantageous. You will need strong attention to detail, the ability to interpret technical information, and confidence working independently while contributing effectively to a wider team. Knowledge of railway standards, electrical clearances, isolation requirements and safe systems of work would be beneficial. Relevant technical qualifications or equivalent practical experience are welcomed. The successful candidate must be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a consistently high standard of technical accuracy.

We are seeking an experienced Track & 3rd Rail Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership across rail infrastructure projects from concept and design through to construction, testing and commissioning. The role will be responsible for ensuring that track and third-rail systems are safe, compliant, technically robust and delivered in accordance with programme, cost and quality requirements. You will lead engineering activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and act as a senior point of contact for project managers, designers, contractors, operators and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include developing and reviewing track and third-rail designs, specifications, engineering reports and technical submissions; managing design interfaces and identifying technical risks; supporting construction planning and installation activities; and overseeing inspection, testing, commissioning and handback. You will provide technical guidance on permanent way, rail systems, conductor rail arrangements, clearances, access, isolation requirements and integration with signalling, power, civils and station infrastructure. The role will also involve reviewing supplier and contractor proposals, supporting safety assessments, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and legislation, and contributing to technical assurance, audits, investigations and lessons-learned processes.

Applicants should hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in railway engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering or a related discipline, together with substantial experience delivering track and/or third-rail systems in a complex rail environment. A strong understanding of railway standards, engineering assurance, construction methodologies, testing and commissioning is essential. Professional registration, such as Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, would be advantageous. You will need excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence others, manage competing priorities and make sound technical decisions. Experience working in operational or safety-critical railway environments, along with familiarity with project controls, risk management and collaborative digital engineering tools, would be highly valued. The role may require site travel, work outside normal hours and participation in planned possessions or access arrangements.

We are seeking an experienced Systems Assurance Manager to support a major rail bid opportunity and help shape the assurance strategy for a complex, safety-critical programme. This role will lead the development, coordination and delivery of systems assurance activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring that technical solutions are demonstrably safe, compliant, reliable and fit for purpose. You will work closely with engineering, operations, safety, quality, project management and commercial teams to establish a clear and robust assurance framework.

Your responsibilities will include defining assurance plans, processes, standards and acceptance criteria; managing requirements traceability and verification evidence; coordinating hazard identification, risk assessment and safety assurance activities; and overseeing the production of assurance cases, compliance matrices and supporting technical documentation. You will review supplier and partner deliverables, monitor assurance progress, identify gaps and risks, and provide clear reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders. The role will also involve supporting bid submissions by contributing to technical responses, delivery methodologies, resource plans, programme assumptions and risk mitigation strategies.

Applicants should have significant experience in systems assurance, safety assurance, systems engineering or a related discipline within the rail or wider transportation sector. A strong understanding of railway standards, regulations, systems lifecycle processes, requirements management, verification and validation is essential. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and across complex projects, bids or major programmes is highly desirable. You will be an effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively and translate complex technical matters into concise, commercially aware information. A relevant degree or professional qualification, together with membership of an appropriate professional body, would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive assurance professional to make a significant contribution to a high-profile rail programme from the bid stage onwards.

We are seeking a Structural Engineer, Design (Rail/Metro) to support the delivery of complex transport infrastructure projects from concept through to construction. You will contribute to the design of rail and metro structures, including stations, viaducts, bridges, tunnels, retaining structures, platforms, depots and associated civil works. Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will help develop safe, efficient and constructible solutions that meet project requirements, relevant standards and client expectations.

Your responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing structural calculations, design reports, drawings, specifications and technical documentation; undertaking assessments of new and existing structures; and coordinating structural interfaces with civil, geotechnical, architectural, architectural, building services, systems and construction disciplines. You will use appropriate engineering software and digital design tools to produce and check analysis models and design outputs. The role will also involve supporting design reviews, risk assessments, value engineering, site investigations, responses to technical queries and the resolution of construction-related issues. You may be required to contribute to surveys, inspections and condition assessments, as well as provide technical support during project delivery.

Applicants should hold a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and have relevant experience in the design of rail, metro or other major infrastructure projects. Professional registration, or active progress towards professional registration, is desirable. You will need sound knowledge of structural engineering principles, reinforced and prestressed concrete, steelwork, foundations and the behaviour of structures under static, dynamic and environmental loads. Experience with rail standards, design assurance, constructability and multidisciplinary coordination will be advantageous. Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are essential, together with the ability to manage priorities, work collaboratively and produce accurate technical deliverables to agreed deadlines. A commitment to health and safety, quality, sustainability and continuous professional development is expected.

We are seeking an experienced Project Director, Technical to lead the technical delivery of a major metro infrastructure bid and, subject to award, oversee the project through mobilisation and execution. This is a senior opportunity for a strategic and commercially aware engineering leader with a strong background in complex rail, metro, transport or other major infrastructure programmes. You will provide technical direction across the full bid lifecycle, ensuring that proposed solutions are safe, compliant, innovative, deliverable and aligned with client requirements.

Your responsibilities will include establishing the technical strategy, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and integrating systems, civil works, stations, rolling stock, signalling, power, communications and operations interfaces as applicable. You will lead the development and review of technical submissions, design concepts, methodologies, compliance matrices, technical schedules, risk registers and value engineering proposals. Working closely with commercial, procurement, planning, construction and operational specialists, you will ensure that the overall proposition is robust, competitive and supported by clear evidence of deliverability. You will also manage technical engagement with partners, consultants, suppliers and client representatives, addressing clarifications and ensuring that key assumptions, exclusions and dependencies are clearly documented.

The successful candidate will have significant experience directing technical functions on major rail, metro or similarly complex infrastructure bids and projects. A degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, construction or a related discipline is required, together with strong knowledge of systems integration, engineering assurance, safety requirements, quality standards and relevant industry regulations. Professional registration or chartered status is desirable. You will be an influential communicator and confident decision-maker, capable of leading diverse teams in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment. Strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate complex technical matters into clear proposals are essential. Experience working in joint ventures, consortium environments or with international project teams would be advantageous.

We are seeking an experienced HS&E Manager with strong metro and rail project experience to lead health, safety and environmental performance across complex transport infrastructure works. This role will provide expert guidance to project teams, contractors and operational stakeholders, ensuring activities are delivered safely, responsibly and in accordance with applicable legislation, industry standards and project requirements. The successful candidate will promote a positive safety culture and support the consistent implementation of robust HS&E systems.

Key responsibilities will include developing and maintaining project HS&E plans, risk assessments, method statements, inspection schedules and emergency arrangements. You will conduct site inspections, audits and incident investigations; monitor corrective actions; analyse performance data; and provide clear reports and recommendations to senior management. The role will also involve reviewing contractor documentation, supporting safe systems of work, delivering training and briefings, and ensuring environmental controls are effectively applied across construction and operational activities. You will work closely with engineering, construction, quality and project delivery teams to identify hazards, manage change and continuously improve performance.

Applicants should hold a recognised qualification in occupational health and safety, environmental management or a related discipline, together with relevant professional membership such as IOSH or an equivalent body. Significant HS&E experience within metro, rail, tunnelling, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects is essential, along with a sound understanding of rail safety requirements, construction regulations, environmental legislation and contractor management. Strong communication, influencing and organisational skills are required, as is the confidence to challenge unsafe practices and engage effectively at all levels. A proactive, practical approach and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced project environment will be highly valued.

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control activities on major metro or rail infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining project quality systems in accordance with contract requirements, approved standards and applicable legislation. This role will work closely with project management, engineering, construction, design, subcontractor and client teams to ensure that all works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include developing and managing the Project Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans, method statements, quality procedures and audit schedules. You will oversee inspections, testing, material approvals, technical submissions, non-conformance reporting, corrective and preventive actions, and the close-out of quality observations. The role will also involve monitoring subcontractor and supplier performance, reviewing quality documentation, supporting design and construction reviews, coordinating internal and external audits, and maintaining accurate quality records and handover dossiers. You will provide regular quality reports, identify trends and risks, and promote a proactive culture of continuous improvement across the project.

Candidates should hold a degree or diploma in civil engineering, construction, quality management or a related discipline, together with a recognised quality qualification such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, IRCA or equivalent. Extensive experience in quality management on metro, railway, tunnelling, stations, systems or other major transport infrastructure projects is essential. A strong understanding of rail construction processes, inspection and testing requirements, document control, commissioning and handover procedures is required. You should be confident interpreting technical specifications and contract documents, leading audits and investigations, and engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Excellent communication, reporting, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to manage priorities in a complex, fast-paced project environment.

We are seeking an experienced Project Control Manager with strong metro and rail project experience to oversee the planning, monitoring and reporting of complex infrastructure programmes. The successful candidate will establish effective project control systems, maintain accurate baseline schedules and budgets, and provide reliable performance information to support informed management decisions. This role will work closely with project managers, engineering teams, commercial specialists, contractors and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining integrated master programmes, coordinating updates from project teams and supply chain partners, and analysing progress against approved schedules, budgets and key performance indicators. You will identify trends, delays, risks, change impacts and potential recovery measures, preparing clear reports, dashboards and presentations for senior management. The role will also support cost control, earned value analysis, forecasting, risk and opportunity management, change control, progress measurement and the preparation of mitigation and recovery plans. You will help ensure that project controls procedures, governance requirements and reporting standards are consistently applied across multiple workstreams.

Applicants should have substantial project controls experience gained on major metro, rail, transportation or other complex infrastructure projects. A strong understanding of planning and scheduling principles, cost management, risk management, earned value and change control is essential. Experience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel and project reporting or controls systems is required, together with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate practical recommendations clearly. A degree or professional qualification in engineering, construction, project management, quantity surveying or a related discipline is desirable. You should be highly organised, commercially aware and confident working to demanding deadlines in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.