We are currently looking for a Rolling Stock Engineering Manager to join the UK current largest Rail Project, Crossrail.

As the Rolling Stock Engineering Manager you’ll be need to provide professional leadership for all technical aspects of the Rolling Stock works for the Crossrail Project.

The role is to oversee the discipline execution within Crossrail and provide the Client direction and input to the Contractor required for the delivery of the rolling stock works to the project quality requirements and within the discipline budget and schedule.

Main Duties will include:

• Overseeing all engineering and systems integration aspects of the rolling stock delivery.

• Ensuring compliance of the Rolling Stock works with the Crossrail Sponsor, Crossrail
• Project (CPFR) and Operating Concept requirements.

• Managing and providing technical direction to the Rolling Stock Project Engineers.

• Managing technical advisers engaged by CRL to support the RS&D delivery.

• Managing and coordinating the technical interfaces of the Rolling Stock with the Depot and with all other CRL disciplines and 3rd parties, including Infrastructure Managers.

• Act as the CRL focal point for all technical aspects of the discipline.

• Advise on the application of mandatory and best-practice engineering and design standards.

• Developing testing strategies for the integration of the rolling stock with the Central

Section and Network Rail infrastructure.

• Technical input to the discipline commissioning and maintenance strategies.

• Ensuring delivery is managed in accordance with CRL business management processes.

• Identify and manage Rolling Stock and Depot technical and systems integration risks.

About You!

• Professional qualifications to C.Eng level in electrical or mechanical engineering or an associated discipline or equivalent experience.

• Substantial experience in the design, construction or management of railway works or substantial experience in railway operations.

• A comprehensive understanding of the issues affecting railway systems.

• A good working knowledge of the UK railway industry.

• Knowledge of lnteroperability Regulations and requirements.

• Experience of establishing contracting strategies.

• Value techniques and the achievement of value for money.

• Experience in the management of leading consultants and staff.

• Excellent inter-personal skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi­

disciplined management team.

• Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills.

Location: Canary Wharf

Rate: £450 - £550 per day (role falls inside IR35 and so any successful candidate will have to operate via an umbrella solution)

Duration: 12+ Contract