Rolling Stock Engineer – REGS Advisor

Rail Delivery Group

. Lead and support delivery of rolling stock engineering projects and initiatives for member TOCs and the wider rail industry.

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £55,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in rolling stock engineering, fleet performance, and maintenance, while effectively leading industry initiatives and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in developing engineering strategies, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and professional registration requirements.

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Rolling Stock EngineeringFleet Performance ManagementEngineering MentorshipStakeholder EngagementUK-SPEC Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Railway Engineering PrinciplesEngineering Project DeliveryMaintenance ManagementOperational Systems KnowledgeRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Report WritingEngineering Best PracticesAccreditation ActivitiesCompetence DevelopmentSafety Issue Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsLeadership SkillsFacilitation SkillsCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Incorporated EngineerChartered EngineerEngTechIEngCEng

Industry Keywords

Rolling StockFleet EngineeringRailway OperationsMPDSRAIB RecommendationsContinuous ImprovementIndustry StandardsProfessional RegistrationSupply Chain ActivitiesCommercial Framework

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support delivery of rolling stock engineering projects and initiatives for member TOCs and the wider rail industry.
Provide technical engineering expertise on rolling stock, fleet performance, maintenance, reliability and operational interfaces.
Lead, coordinate and facilitate industry working groups, workshops and technical meetings.
Contribute to development, review and implementation of industry standards, guidance and engineering best practice.
Contribute technical input and stakeholder engagement to RSSB research programmes and industry projects.
Provide technical expertise for industry responses to RAIB recommendations, investigations and emerging safety issues.
Monitor emerging technologies and innovation opportunities and support assessment and implementation across TOCs.
Produce technical reports, briefing papers and presentations for industry groups and governance forums.
Facilitate information sharing and lessons learned among operators, manufacturers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
Contribute to engineering strategies and programmes led by the Fleet Engineering team.
Act as REGS Advisor for developing engineers, mentors and participating organisations.
Manage REGS key performance indicators and ensure efficient delivery of scheme requirements.
Advise RDG and REGS Steering Group members on engineering skills requirements, capability gaps and future development needs.
Support continuous improvement of the REGS programme in line with industry requirements and UK-SPEC expectations.
Attend graduate start-up meetings and undertake periodic development reviews.
Prepare and present reports on graduate development, scheme performance and risks or opportunities.
Lead REGS inductions, conferences, networking events and development activities.
Lead accreditation and re-accreditation activities with relevant professional institutions.
Work with training providers, universities and industry stakeholders to enhance graduate development opportunities.
Promote professional registration and support engineers working toward EngTech, IEng and CEng status.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree or equivalent professional qualification
Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with a broad knowledge of railway engineering; operational systems and supply chain activities, with relevant experience in positions of engineering responsibility.
Experience as an engineering mentor, training advisor or scheme coordinator.
Familiarity with MPDS and UK-SPEC.
Knowledge of engineering competence development and professional registration requirements.
Experience within rolling stock, fleet engineering, maintenance, railway operations or engineering project delivery.
Good knowledge of railway engineering principles and rolling stock systems.
Understanding of relevant railway standards, legislation and regulatory requirements.
Experience supporting engineering projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Understanding of the commercial framework and arrangements in respect of the rail industry
Communications skills to be able to influence and work within the industry at various levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

75% discount on rail travel (for work and leisure), plus international rail discounts
30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
Two Personal Development Days are granted to employees annually
Interest-free Season Ticket Loan for commuting costs
Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave
Pension scheme – up to 8.64% employer contribution
Subsidised Private Medical Insurance (Vitality PPP) and Health Cash Plan (Healthshield)
Access to our flexible benefits portal - a central hub for accessing retail discounts, shopping, dining, travel, and entertainment perks
Flexible working arrangements available