Rolling Stock Project Engineer in West End, London

Location: Central London (with UK and occasional international travel)
Rate: £475 per day (inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Until 31st December 2025 (potential extension)

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Disciplinary Rolling Stock Project Engineer to join a major urban rail organisation's Fleet Heavy Overhaul Engineering team.

The role will support the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient rolling stock overhaul engineering activities, working across multiple disciplines within a complex rail environment. You will contribute to technical delivery, engineering assurance, and stakeholder coordination across overhaul projects.

This position is based in Central London, with occasional travel within the UK and internationally to support project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering activities within rolling stock overhaul programmes.
• Produce and review technical documentation and engineering reports.
• Analyse complex technical data and provide recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering resources and support multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure compliance with railway standards, safety legislation, and operational requirements.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support testing, manufacturing, and operational aspects of rolling stock systems.
• Mentor junior engineers where required.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and railway safety regulations.
• Experience working with rail vehicle systems, ideally within complex rail environments.
• Experience reviewing and producing technical engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of railway standards, maintenance, and overhaul practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Experience with MS Project or Power BI would be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent level of professional experience.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228232 or email your CV and covering letter to .