Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre
Porterbrook is on an exciting journey at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire, and we’re looking for outstanding people to be a part of our team at the 135‑acre site.
About The Role
A great opportunity for an exceptional Rolling Stock Projects Engineer to join the Porterbrook team.
Role Purpose
Support the Rolling Stock Engineering Projects Manager (LM) in ensuring all rolling stock projects and contracts undertaken at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre (LMRIC) are delivered safely on time to standard and to budget.
Ensure safe delivery of rolling stock maintenance activities undertaken within the maintenance facilities and train storage yards at LMRIC in accordance with contractual requirements and site HSQE protocols, including permit to work requirements.
Forge strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to support continued pipeline growth of rolling stock projects at LMRIC and maximise long‑term utilisation of the maintenance facilities and train storage yards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Rolling Stock Projects Manager to ensure all rolling stock projects undertaken at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre are delivered safely and in accordance with the framework specified within the Porterbrook Standard for Project Management (ENG/T2/16) and relevant site procedures.
- Assist the Rolling Stock Projects Manager with the management of rolling stock projects led by the LMRIC Operations team within Porterbrook's Project Management Tool(s), including: management of RAID logs to ensure that identified risks (incl. safety, financial, quality) are quantified; and work with applicable stakeholders to ensure suitable & sufficient controls are in place to manage risks to a level as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
- Maintain a suite of key performance indicators (KPIs) to proactively monitor project delivery performance and service levels.
- Assist the Rolling Stock Projects Manager with the close out of actions arising from audits carried out by the Porterbrook audit team relating to rolling stock projects led by the LMRIC Operations team.
- Day‑to‑day planning and management of rolling stock projects led by the LM Operations team to ensure safe delivery within the maintenance facilities and train storage yards at LMRIC in accordance with contractual requirements and site HSQE protocols.
- Undertake regular inspections and work with the HSQE Manager and Facilities Manager to ensure site maintenance facilities remain in a safe and fully operable condition to enable delivery of rolling stock projects.
- Review Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) for rolling stock activities undertaken at LMRIC to ensure the scope of works can be safely delivered and is compatible with the assigned facility/location and other works (current/future) taking place in the facility/location.
- Issue and close permits to work (PtW) for rolling stock activities undertaken at LMRIC.
- Carry out in‑process checks to ensure adherence to agreed RAMS, PtW conditions, relevant site procedures, protocols & housekeeping standards.
- Work with the Operations Planner to ensure train movements are planned and resourced to facilitate the successful delivery of rolling stock projects undertaken at LMRIC.
- Assist the Rolling Stock Projects Manager with forming and implementing strategies to enable continued development of technical rolling stock maintenance capability at LMRIC.
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate access to, and working on rolling stock at LMRIC.
- Produce reports as required by the Rolling Stock Projects Manager.
- Attend meetings as required by the Rolling Stock Projects Manager.
- Ensure arrangements are in place for customers to complete relevant site inductions prior to commencing work.
- Carry out any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Rolling Stock Projects Manager.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
- Formal Project Management qualification.
- Good knowledge of project/contract management in an operational environment.
- Experience in undertaking and/or managing rolling stock maintenance (Level 1‑4 and/ or L5) and/or modification programmes.
- Good knowledge of railway depot management.
- Experience in managing third‑party suppliers & stakeholders.
- Good knowledge of project management tools.
- Ability to understand and comment upon engineering instructions and drawings.
- Knowledge and understanding of vehicle maintenance and overhaul requirements.
Preferred Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to plan and deliver activities to deliver business objectives.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement with good sense of controls.
- Computer literacy.
- Project planning skills.
- Financial and budgeting awareness.
- Commercial/ contractual awareness.
- Well organised with a strong attention to detail.
Benefits
- 1.5x employer contributory pension scheme.
- Financial wellbeing support.
- Flexible working.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits.
- Enhanced Armed Forces policies.
- Ongoing support with professional and personal development.
- Long service awards.
- Porterbrook Star awards.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days additional leave.
- Additional days annual leave for long service.
- Season ticket loan.
Equal Opportunities
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.
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