Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer

Location: Derby (Hybrid options available)

Department: Engineering

Reporting to: Head of Engineering

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits + Chartership Support

The Opportunity

A growing engineering business within the rail sector is seeking a Senior Rolling Stock / Projects Engineer to lead the delivery of design, re-engineering and modification projects across passenger and freight rolling stock.

This is a senior appointment with the opportunity to lead and develop a small team (2–3 engineers) while working closely with customers, installation teams and wider project stakeholders.

The role offers strong Chartership support, career progression and involvement in technically interesting rail projects.

Role Overview

• Lead and co-ordinate rolling stock engineering design and modification projects
• Manage day-to-day delivery of a small design team, including workload allocation and output quality
• Develop innovative mechanical design solutions for rolling stock refurbishment and re-engineering
• Interface with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Support installation teams and resolve design issues during site activities
• Carry out vehicle surveys to support concept and detailed design
• Prepare engineering change documentation and technical assessments (structures, fire, EMC etc.)
• Ensure projects deliver against time, cost and quality targets
• Lead project reviews and contribute to stakeholder meetings

Essential Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree (or similar)
• Proven rolling stock / rail industry experience from a mechanical engineering or design background
• Experience delivering design or project engineering work within passenger or freight rail
• Ability to lead projects and support or manage engineers
• Full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Desirable Experience

• Structural or integrity engineering knowledge
• Passenger rolling stock interiors experience
• Experience supporting installations / First in Class activities
• Chartered status (or working towards)
• Professional membership (IMechE, IET or similar)

Key Skills

• Team leadership
• Project delivery
• Strong stakeholder management
• High attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to prioritise and work autonomously
• Collaborative team approach

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000
• Car allowance
• Discount benefits scheme
• Chartership support and professional development
• Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

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