Engineering Manager

ENGINEERING MANAGER – JOB ADVERT

Job Title – Engineering Manager (Part of the Senior Management team)

Reporting to – Chief Executive

Location – Havenstreet

Employment type – Full time/Part time

Salary – circa £40,000

We will consider part time (minimum 3 days per week)

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team overseeing locomotives, Carriages, wagons, estates and rail infrastructure. If you are passionate about rail engineering and infrastructure, and have a track record of effective management and innovation we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

· Manage and lead the engineering department to ensure the safe and efficient operation of locomotives, carriages, wagons, estates and rail infrastructure.

· Develop and implement maintenance schedules and engineering plans to enhance operational reliability and minimise downtime.

· Oversee the condition and maintenance of estates and rail infrastructure, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and standards.

· Co-ordination of all four departments to ensure that they support each other and the wider organisation, ensuring competency and capability.

· Project planning and execution.

· Devise and monitor KPI’s to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of each department

· Working closely with the operations team to ensure that the engineering departments can support the operational railway, carriage and wagon availability and maintenance of infrastructure

· Develop an engineering business plan to support the overall Railway business plan, and ensuring succession planning is in place across all departments.

· Identify key roles and assess the availability of volunteers to ensure the Railway is resourced to its full potential.

· Lead a team of engineers and technical staff, providing mentorship, guidance, and support for professional development.

· Prepare and manage budgets for engineering projects, and ensure effective allocation of resources.

· Compile reports on performance, safety, and compliance; present findings to senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

· Proven experience in rail engineering and management , with specific knowledge of locomotives, carriages and wagons.

· Strong understanding of rail infrastructure.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel

Work Location: In person