Project Engineer

Industry: Rolling Stock

Location: East Midlands

Permanent Role

Salary: Depending on experience

The Role

We are working on behalf of client to recruit for a Project Engineer within the Rail / Rolling Stock industry to lead and coordinate engineering design, re-engineering, and related technical projects.

• Lead and manage a small design engineering team, overseeing workload, quality, and delivery.
• Develop innovative engineering concepts and ensure accurate 2D/3D CAD outputs (SolidWorks or similar).
• Support on-site installation teams and resolve technical design issues.
• Deliver modification, refurbishment, and re-engineering projects across passenger and freight rolling stock.
• Ensure all projects meet time, cost, and quality targets through effective planning and regular reviews.
• Work closely with clients and stakeholders, leading project reviews and maintaining clear communication.
• Capture and share project information, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and best practices.
• Conduct vehicle surveys to support concept and detailed design development.
• Support First-in-Class installations and smooth transition to fleet production.
• Prepare engineering change documentation and support relevant technical assessments (EMC, structural, fire).

The Candidate

We are looking for a projects engineer with a strong background in rail rolling stock, capable of working effectively in a commercial environment and engaging confidently with customers and contractors.

• Eligibility to work in the UK, no sponsorship will be available
• Degree in an engineering discipline
• Strong engineering background in passenger rolling stock
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a dynamic project environment.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., IET, IMechE)
• Chartered status desirable
• Team leadership and people management
• Project management expertise
• High attention to detail
• Innovative approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Computer literate with strong technical aptitude
• Commercial awareness
• Positive, proactive, “can-do” attitude
• Collaborative team player

To discuss this opportunity further please contact our Head of Production & Manufacturing Richard Nield on 01332 477806 or email your CV to richardn@2fawcett.com