Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre
Porterbrook is on an exciting journey at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire and we’re looking for outstanding people to join our team at the 135‑acre site. We are investing £75 m into the future of rail, including the development of the UK’s only continuous test loop, and the site will host the UK’s first hydrogen‑powered passenger train and the country’s largest outdoor rail exhibition, Rail Live.
About the Role
A great opportunity for a Rolling Stock Projects Engineer to support the Rolling Stock Engineering Projects Manager in ensuring all projects and contracts at LMRIC are delivered safely, on time, to standard and to budget.
Role Purpose
Support the Rolling Stock Engineering Projects Manager in delivering rolling stock projects and contracts at LMRIC. Ensure safe delivery of maintenance activities, forge relationships with customers and stakeholders, and maximise utilisation of facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Rolling Stock Projects Manager to ensure all rolling stock projects 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 with the management of rolling stock projects led by the LMRIC Operations team within the Project Management Tool(s), including management of RAID logs to quantify risks and work with stakeholders to maintain controls at an ALARP level.
- Maintain a suite of key performance indicators (KPIs) to proactively monitor project delivery performance and service levels.
- Assist with the close out of actions arising from audits 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 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 safe and fully operable.
- Review RAMS for rolling stock activities undertaken at LMRIC to ensure scope of works can be safely delivered and is compatible with the assigned 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, site procedures, protocols and housekeeping standards.
- Work with the Operations Planner to plan and resource train movements to facilitate successful delivery of rolling stock projects.
- Assist 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 work 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 site inductions prior to commencing work.
- Carry out any other tasks reasonably requested by the Rolling Stock Projects Manager.
Skills and 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.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to plan and deliver activities to achieve business objectives.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement with good sense of controls.
- Computer literacy.
- Project planning skills.
- Financial and budgeting awareness.
- Commercial and contractual awareness.
- Well‑organised with a strong attention to detail.
A Great Place to Work
People are the heart of Porterbrook. Our close‑knit team is diverse, supportive and flexible. In recognition of this we have been awarded Investors in People Gold accreditation, Investors in People ‘We Invest in Wellbeing’ Gold accreditation, National Rail Awards 2023 Fleet Achievement of the Year and National Rail Awards 2023 Safety Achievement of the Year.
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 annual leave days 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.
Accessibility
We are committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact us at recruitment@porterbrook.co.uk and we will discuss how we can assist.
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