Principal & Senior Mechanical Engineers – Rolling Stock

Job description

Principal & Senior Mechanical Engineers – Rolling Stock

Derby, UK, Hybrid

We’re supporting a well-established rail engineering consultancy to appoint an experienced Principal & Senior Mechanical Engineer to work across a diverse portfolio of passenger, freight, metro, and light rail rolling stock projects.

This is a technically senior role offering real ownership across the full project lifecycle — from feasibility and design through to integration, assurance, testing, and entry into service — with exposure to major operators, ROSCOs, OEMs, and public bodies.

The role

You’ll lead the delivery of mechanical engineering solutions, providing high-quality consultancy while ensuring compliance with UK and EU railway standards.

Key elements include:

• Mechanical systems integration and vehicle modification projects
• Train control and protection systems upgrades
• Production and approval of design packs, schematics, calculations, and test documentation
• Assurance against standards such as TSIs / NTSNs and EN 50126 (Functional Safety)
• Mentoring engineers and leading technical work packages
• Supporting bids, estimating, and customer engagement

What we’re looking for

• Strong Mechanical engineering background with rolling stock experience
• Proven delivery of Mechanical systems integration and vehicle modifications
• Solid understanding of railway standards, approvals, and assurance processes
• Experience working across multi-disciplinary engineering projects
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage customers and stakeholders

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer (or working towards)
• Experience in delivering modifications and upgrades on UK fleets; integration with systems (HVAC, doors, braking, interiors).
• Exposure to bidding, estimating, or early-stage project work

Why consider this opportunity?

• High-impact technical role within a respected rail engineering business
• Exposure to varied rolling stock platforms and complex engineering challenges
• Strong collaborative culture with opportunities for progression
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English