Resident Engineer – 2 year FTC – Midlands - £65/70,000 per annum

After a period of heavy investment, my rail client is seeking a Resident Engineer on a 2-year fixed-Term contract. You will ensure that the rolling stock aligns with the agreed design and contracted technical specification and is knowledgeable of the risks identified in the design phase.

Key Accountabilities:

• Performing inspections of all systems and features of the fleet to ensure these are produced to the desired quality, finish and to the agreed design.
• Carrying out process audits and ensuring actions and recommendations are addressed.
• Attending and witnessing factory type and routine tests to ensure these are conducted in line with the agreed test procedures and the results are acceptable.
• Providing day-to-day representation of the project in the supplier’s facilities to support the project manager and project engineer.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience of new train manufacturer and introduction in the UK
• Quality Inspection processes for new trains, inc FAI, Acceptance, type testing.
• Engineering knowledge – engineering qualification required
• Glass case inspection, both writing and application
• Standards Management
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively with peers and senior leaders.
• Good team work, high MS word and Excel competence, ability to manage risks and understand problems
• Full-time availability, possibly also during antisocial hours

If you’ve had experience managing projects to introduce new fleets and provide engineering assurance for fleet acceptance, please apply with an updated copy of your CV and contact information, and if you’re well matched, we will get in touch!