Join our team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM), the largest light rail network in the UK!
We are currently recruiting for Rolling Stock Project Engineer to join our Rolling Stock Projects team within Manchester’s iconic Metrolink.
The Rolling Stock Project Engineer, will support KAM's Projects team in conjunction with the Rolling Stock Engineering team on all current and future projects. These include but not limited to the Tram Safety Improvement Project (TSIP), Next Generation Vehicles (NGV), CCTV Renewal, LIDAR and ATS Renewal.
Working under the guidance of the Head of Rolling Stock Engineering, the role is responsible for the delivery of the above-mentioned major projects from design to fleet implementation.
Key accountabilities will include:

• Contribute to the delivery of a high performing team through ensuring objectives, standards and key performance indicators are met.
• Contribute to building an inclusive culture, taking a zero-tolerance approach to unwanted behaviours and attitudes that go against an inclusive culture, escalating matters to management when appropriate.
• Contributes to outcomes that promotes a customer centric approach to ways of working.
• Ensure own health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace, ensuring the zero harm principles and just culture are demonstrated in all ways of working.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards.
• Lead and support the delivery of key rolling stock projects.
• Build and maintain effective cross organisational working relationships to facilitate delivery of business plan activities.
• Identify and liaise with third parties regarding project work such as design, manufacture, fleet installs, quality assurance.
• Ensure accuracy and correctness of data which is input and recorded in the asset management system.
• Develop reports to monitor performance and progress of projects.
• Effectively engage with Tf GM stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are delivered satisfactorily.

What you’ll bring:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline i.e. mechanical, electrical/electronic, mechanical, railway and/or experience of working in an engineering/project engineering environment.
• Professional accreditation, or willing to work towards, such as APM, Prince2.
• Experience of working on technical projects.
• Commercial awareness and capability to deliver cost optimal solutions.
• Experience working in light rail or rail environment.
• Ability to analyse technical Information from a range of sources.
• Strong communicator both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent IT skills including ability to manipulate data in standard Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to understand and interpret legislation and standards relating to light rail systems.

Our Commitment to you:
At KAM, we celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities, and colleagues, and strive for a workforce which is equitable, inclusive, and representative of the communities we serve, and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and sexual orientation to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.
We live our values of “We Care, We Commit, We Imagine” through our behaviours and we strongly believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create an environment where individuals can imagine that anything is possible. We care about our people, and we fully commit to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, respected and empowered to thrive.
To ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process, please let us know if you will require any support or reasonable adjustments. You can contact our team here recruit@metrolink.co.uk.


What we will offer you:

• An annual salary of
• A permanent, full-time (37.5 per week) contract.
• Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues, plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays – Ability to buy additional holidays
• Flexible and Hybrid Working Options to support a culture of promoting a good work life balance.
• Access to Amazing Discounts at major retailers including Asda, Currys PC World, John Lewis and many more.
• Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wellbeing Support including a free counselling, health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Supporting your development focusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.

What we will need to check:
If you are successful, we will need to complete several pre-employment checks prior to you starting. These include.

• Proof of address.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.
• References from previous employment or studies from the last 3 years.
• Pre-employment medical (level subject to role).
• Criminal Records self-declaration check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
• Proof of certification and/or membership of professional body

The closing date for applications is 25th October 2024.
Depending on the level of applications for this role we may close the advert earlier, therefore we encourage you to submit your application early.
Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM) is the largest light rail network in the UK. Growing and evolving since first opening in 1992. Metrolink have so far expanded to 103km of track, 99 stops and 147 trams, with a target of 52 million yearly passengers by the end of 2022.
We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and society at large.
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