Rail Conformance Engineer

Conformance Engineer (Rail) - Shape the Future of UK Rail Safety & Compliance

Location: Primarily Remote (with occasional site visits). Milton Keynes
Contract: 6 Months - with strong likelihood of extension.
Rate: Up to £500 per day (umbrella)

Are you an expert in Rail Vehicle Engineering, seeking a role where your expertise directly safeguards the nation's railway infrastructure?

We are seeking a dedicated Conformance Engineer for a key 6-month assignment with our client, a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and reliability of the UK's rail network.

This is a chance to apply your technical knowledge to assess, certify, and audit critical rail assets, from vehicles and load units to infrastructure itself.

Working largely remotely, you will be the vital link between design, construction, and ongoing safety, ensuring all systems meet stringent mandatory standards. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and meticulous compliance, this contract offers high impact and professional challenge.

About You:

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in Rail Vehicle Engineering (including Electrical & Mechanical Systems Interfaces).
• Specific knowledge and experience working with loading units (Intermodal Load Units - ILUs).
• A strong background in vehicle assessment, certification, maintenance, and audits.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a robust understanding of rail safety management and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.

Your Mission:

In this role, you will be central to the safety certification process, with key responsibilities including:

• Performing conformance assessments for new or modified rail infrastructure, vehicles, Intermodal Load Units (ILUs), and associated equipment against mandatory standards.
• Preparing detailed assessment reports, certification documentation, and submissions to external approval bodies.
• Conducting audits of client activities to provide assurance and uphold certification integrity.
• Reviewing and assessing maintenance plans to ensure lifelong subsystem compliance.
• Witnessing testing and checking construction for conformance with approved designs.
• Providing expert advice to customers and stakeholders on regulations, including Interoperability and Common Safety Methods.
• Leading technical investigations without compromising certification independence.

Next Steps:

If you are ready to use your engineering expertise to ensure conformity and safety on a national scale, we want to hear from you.

Interested? Apply Now!

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