Mechanical Project Engineer (Rail)

Job Description:

Mechanical Project Engineer (Rail)

£55,000 - £60,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Career Development + Company Benefits + Potential for 1 Day WFH

Derby

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Mechanical Project Engineer based in Derby.

This role is on a permanent basis and is primarily site-based, with some flexibility and client travel.

Are you a Mechanical Project Engineer with rolling stock experience, looking to take ownership of high-profile rail projects from concept through to delivery?

Do you want to join a rapidly growing rail services business, where you’ll lead technically challenging modification and refurbishment programmes, while managing a small design team and working closely with customers?

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a business with a strong pipeline of work, where you’ll have real autonomy, client exposure, and the chance to influence engineering strategy.

The Company:
We are working with a growing rail engineering services provider based in Derby, supporting passenger and freight operators across the UK. With an expanding pipeline of rolling stock modification and refurbishment programmes, the business is investing in its engineering capability and team.

The Role:
This role is for a Mechanical Project Engineer with rolling stock experience, leading projects across passenger and freight fleets.
You will take ownership of technical delivery, manage a small team of design engineers, and act as a key interface between customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Day to Day:

• Lead rolling stock modification and refurbishment projects across passenger and freight fleets
• Manage and support a small team of design engineers
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams to deliver technical solutions
• Influence design strategy and contribute to technical decision-making
• Support First in Class installations and fleet-wide deployment programmes
• Resolve design and engineering challenges during installation and delivery phases
• Ensure all engineering documentation meets compliance and industry standards
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, maintaining strong working relationships
• Contribute to continuous improvement across engineering processes and delivery

The Individual:

• Background in rolling stock engineering (mechanical, electrical, or interiors)
• Experience delivering engineering projects and managing design teams
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD
• Strong understanding of engineering change, documentation, and compliance
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HND considered with experience)
• Commercially aware and confident in customer-facing environments

Benefits:

• Flexible Working - 1 Day WFH a week & Flexitime
• Employee Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual Salary Reviews & Pension Contributions
• Monthly Rewards & Recognition
• Long Service Awards & Gift Vouchers
• 33 Days Holiday (increasing with service)
• Company Socials
• Career Development & Sponsored Training
• Free Eye Tests & Specs Vouchers
• Free On-site Parking
• Holiday Trading Scheme
• Employee Discount Platform (Retail, Gyms, Tech, Travel)
• Employee Assistance Programme

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

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