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Fleet Training Manager - Engineering - (0805-1) - Our client is a train operating company with a strong fleet engineering team and a comprehensive programme for technical training in accordance with rail industry standards.

A Fleet Training Manager is now required to manage the design and delivery of the training programmes, focussing particularly on rolling stock depot activities. The role provides an opportunity to work across a variety of operational teams and at all levels in the business.

Candidates should be apprentice trained mechanical or electrical engineers with fleet experience and, ideally, a background in training to a greater or lesser extent.

Please call Rod Shaw on 01332 258891 to discuss this role further.

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DERBY

c£30,000
plus travel & other benefits


Project Manager – Wi-Fi – (0804-18) - Our client is handling a substantial Wi-fi development programme in a train operating environment and seeks a project manager to handle key delivery activities.

The role will involve working with a range of suppliers, contractors and other 3rd parties as well as managing relations with customers’ technical and commercial representatives.

Candidates should have strong railway communications backgrounds involving traction and rolling stock and appropriate project experience. Commercial and managerial skills are also required including the ability to exert influence at all levels. Knowledge of Wi-Fi or other similar systems will clearly be beneficial.

Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further.
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SOUTHERN ENGLAND

c£50,000


Principal Engineers – Infrastructure and Railway Systems - Interim/Permanent Contracts - (0804-15) - Our client is a railway business with plans for substantial investment in infrastructure and railway systems and a long term asset management programme.

Immediate opportunities exist for two Chartered Engineers with strong asset management experience and a background including the delivery of large scale projects. The roles will focus on a number of projects concerning asset maintenance as well as renewal and upgrade and will involve managing the activities of a number of external advisers and third party suppliers.

Candidates are sought with appropriate asset management experience, ideally gained in the railway sector in either an infrastructure (civils, structures and permanent way) or a broader railway systems environment. Engineering qualifications should be at chartered level and business experience should include commercial involvement in the progression of substantial projects.
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NORTH EAST

£negotiable


Rolling Stock Depot Manager - (0804-13) - Our client is a major rolling stock maintenance business with a requirement for a depot manager at a key depot in the midlands.

The role will involve directing production to meet customer contract requirements and overall responsibility for all depot activities.

There are also opportunities to manage production optimisation projects, methods improvement activities and staff training/development opportunities.

Candidates should have relevant rolling stock maintenance depot backgrounds and engineering qualifications to HNC/degree level. Project management skills are also required together with leadership experience and the ability to influence at all levels.

This is an excellent career development opportunity for an ambitious rolling stock professional.

Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further.

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MIDLANDS
c£50,000 plus benefits


Rail Systems Assurance - (0804-12) - Our client is a major rail consulting business with a large UK practice and interests around the world including in the Middle and Far East.

A vacancy has arisen for a rail industry professional with a background in systems assurance and safety assessment from an engineering point of view. Employment will be on a permanent basis with the first project being a medium term assignment focussing on a rail development in Dubai to be followed by other similar assignments. The employment base will be the UK but projects will require overseas travel.

Candidates should have strong rail engineering backgrounds and track records in safety assessment and systems assurance.

Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further.
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DUBAI PROJECT
£negotiable


Test Analyst – Ticketing Systems -  (0804) - Our client has a significant involvement in the development and application of ticketing systems and the accreditation of new technology, systems and processes.

A vacancy has now arisen for a Test Analyst to focus on ticketing system specifications as proposed by a range of suppliers and the testing programmes designed to prove integrity and conformance to standards. The role will also cover Rail Settlement processes.

Candidates should have experience of validating multi-stakeholder systems such as EPOS/financial systems and the technical ability to analyse processes and proposals and identify risks.

The role provides an opportunity to make a clear contribution to the continuing improvement of rail services together with an opportunity to work with parties across the rail industry.

Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further.

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LONDON

c£35,000- £40,000 plus benefits


Safety Management and Assurance Consultancy - (0804-7) - Our client is a very strong and well established UK based rail consulting business with an extensive client portfolio.

Due to continuing high levels of work in standards compliance, independent verification, and safety approvals activities and notified body activities, additional expert staff are required at a range of levels.

Duties and responsibilities:
•    To project manage assignments relating to compliance with standards and approvals.
•    To undertake design scrutiny work and construction inspections where appropriate.
•    To liaise with Specialist Engineers.
•    Involvement in certification of RRVs and RMMMs; training can be given.
•    To monitor developments in standards and approval processes.
•    To undertake risk assessments and independent verification activities.
•    To support the Safety Management and Assurance Team Leader and Section Heads on a range of approval issues.
Key skills and experience required for this position include:
•    A sound understanding of engineering principles and knowledge of various types of rolling stock.
•    Knowledge of the various standards used in the rail industry, including the developing TSIs.
•    Ability to co-ordinate a large number of assignments and deliver certification to tight deadlines.
•    Some experience of design scrutiny or vehicle inspection.
•    Some knowledge of the UK approval processes and recent developments in this area.
•    Ability to unambiguously and pro-actively communicate with Specialist Engineers and clients.
•    A high level of professional integrity.
Will consider people with general mechanical/electrical engineering skills and provide training.
Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further.

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DERBY

c£35,000-£40,000 plus benefits


Business Development Manager – (0804-9) - Our client provides a range of services, equipment and facilities to customers across the rail industry and is very well established with a strong UK brand and a growing international business.

The role will have a particular focus on the infrastructure side of the UK rail industry and will involve:
-    Building the company profile with current and future clients.
-    Presenting propositions for supply chain solutions
-    Tender management up to c £10m in value
-    Market and customer research leading to new business opportunities.

Candidates should be educated to of least HND level and have experience in commercial/technical sales, a “can do” approach and a commitment to achieving business development objectives.

Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further.

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LONDON

c£55,000 & car


Engineering Development Manager – (0804-4) - Our client has a major involvement in rolling stock maintenance and refurbishment with customers throughout the UK and overseas.

Focussing on a particular long term contract, the requirement is to identify, develop and deliver a number of high value engineering initiatives. The role will involve close customer liaison and the development of project management skills within a business capabilities team.

Candidates should have fleet maintenance backgrounds together with awareness of financial and commercial considerations in a project context.

Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further
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MIDLANDS

c£40,000-£45,000 plus benefits


 Specialist – Vehicle Dynamics – (0804-6) -  Our client has a major involvement in rolling stock vehicle design and development, and requires a Vehicle Dynamics Specialist to join a strong, professional engineering team.

The role will involve leading vehicle dynamics and gauging engineering work for a wide range of projects and to support the development of UK and international expertise in Vehicle Dynamics. The role will require some travel in the UK and overseas.

Candidates should be graduates in mechanical engineering with vehicle dynamics experience and, ideally, knowledge of vehicle dynamics software.

Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further.

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DERBY

c£35,000 - £40,000


Rail Operations Consulting - (0801-14) - Our client is a major international rail consultancy with a UK base and clients in the UK and overseas.

The railway operations division works on projects ranging from the design of new railways including metro and light rail through to the further development of existing systems.

Candidates should have extensive operations experience including the specification and development of new railway activities with knowledge of designs, systems integration, station facilities, rolling stock capabilities, implementation etc.

The role will enable candidates to be UK based, working out of offices in Derby (ideally) or London and will provide opportunities for overseas travel.

Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further.

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UK and OVERSEAS

c£55,000 - £60,000


Management Training – (0803-6) - Our client is a consulting business with involvement in rail and other industrial sectors and a growing business in management/executive training and coaching.

The opportunity exists for a professional in management training to join a growing team providing services to a range of clients throughout the UK.

Candidates must have experience in the delivery of Institute of Leadership Management training programmes, ideally including levels 2 to 5, and preferably experience of management training in a university, college or commercial environment.

Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further.

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LONDON/MIDLANDS

 c£50,000


Business Improvement Manager - (0803-2) - Our client is a large rail business with a number of different activities, mainly in the infrastructure area.

The requirement is for a talented young business professional with a strong academic background and the ability to capture and drive forward a number of business improvement projects.

The role will include working with a number of board directors and other senior managers in business and will include taking responsibility for project development and delivery. Projects may involve business activities, internal processes, structure and organisation etc.

Candidates are likely to be graduates with strong intellectual skills and the ability to exert influence at all levels utilising diplomacy as required. Knowledge of the rail industry will be useful but is not mandatory.

Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further.

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YORK

c£40,000 - £50,000


Fleet Engineer – ROSCO – (0801-18) - Our client owns several fleets that are leased to Train Operating Companies across the South of England.

The opportunity is for a rolling stock engineer with EMU/DMU experience and an appreciation of fleet maintenance from a depot point of view. The role will provide an opportunity to focus on short, medium and long term asset management and to work closely with the TOC customers, third party suppliers and commercial functions.

Candidates should be graduate or equivalent level engineers with initiative, drive and enthusiasm.

Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further.
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SOUTHERN ENGLAND

c£35,000 plus benefits


Rail Consultants - (0707-3) - Our client is a major engineering consulting business with a significant rail business.

Opportunities exist for rail industry engineers who would be interested in continuing to focus upon rail but also in spending some time in other industry sectors.

Roles are available for graduate/chartered engineers with backgrounds in rolling stock or various infrastructure disciplines including signalling, power, civils etc.

Candidates may be fairly recently qualified or more experienced and able to take appropriate levels of responsibility within a team environment.

Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further.
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LOCATIONS IN ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND

Salaries up to c£50,000 plus benefits

Rail Consulting – Operations and Engineering – (0801-14) - Our client is a major rail consulting business with a record in railway development in the UK and abroad over many years.

Current projects include high speed and mainline railways but there is also significant demand for services in the metro and light rail areas and this is likely to increase.

Requirements currently exist for rail professionals in the following areas:
•    Automatic Train Operations
•    Signal Engineering
•    Commissioning and Scada
•    Track work Engineering
•    The Development of train Operations

Candidates should be able to travel abroad quite frequently but work from a UK base in either the Midlands or London. Expertise should have been gained at a professional level and should ideally include involvement in significant projects with responsibility.

Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the role further.

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PERMANENT POSTS – UK and OVERSEAS ASSIGNMENTS

£ Negotiable


Concept Design Manager – Rolling Stock Equipment  -(1710-5) - This role is based in an established rolling stock design function, working with engineering and production activities to ensure that design concepts are developed to appropriate production states.

Candidates should have significant knowledge of rolling stock engineering, ideally including Interior and/or Cab engineering, and the application of aesthetic and ergonomic requirements.

Qualifications should be to degree level or equivalent in relevant subjects and will include knowledge of various design software facilities and processes.

Please submit your CV or contact RGS Rail on 0115 924 7155 to discuss this role further.

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MIDLANDS

To c£40,000 plus benefits package


Engineering Change, Lead Engineer (0802-1) - Our client has a major involvement in rolling stock maintenance and development and seeks a Lead Engineer for the Engineering change process which includes design changes and all engineering inputs to the improvement of the quality and performance of vehicles.

The role involves close liaison with customers and other internal and external engineering functions and railway authorities.

Candidates should be technically qualified electrical or mechanical engineers with rolling stock backgrounds and knowledge ok UK regulatory systems and requirements.

 Please forward your CV to Rod Shaw at mail@rgsrail.co.uk or call him on 0115 924 7155 to discuss the roles further.

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DERBY

c£35,000-£40,000


Track Work Systems Engineer -  (0801-12) - A rail track systems engineer with alignment experience is required for a range of projects in the metro and light rail area being delivered in the UK and overseas.

The role will include the development of alignment designs and configurations, preparation of technical proposals, alignment and track work specifications and forming part of a multi-disciplined rail project delivery team.

Candidates should be HNC or, preferably, graduate level engineers who can demonstrate alignment development and track systems experience including knowledge of design software systems.

Please submit your CV or contact RGS Rail on 0115 924 7155 to discuss this role further.
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LONDON or MIDLANDS


c£40,000-£45,000

Project Director – Rail Telecoms - (0801-6) - our client is an international communications engineering business with a project to deliver wi-fi facilities into a rail passenger transport system in the Emirates region.

The requirement is for a Project Director with telecoms experience to manage the early stages of the project in the Emirates and then to continue from a UK base through to final delivery. The early stage tasks will include developing relations with local partners, DEM’s and other third parties as well as overseeing the delivery of the first parts of the project to the customer.

Candidates must have significant project management experience, ideally with international experience and must be able to demonstrate skills in delivering significant telecoms projects in the rail sector.

Please submit your CV or contact RGS Rail on 0115 924 7155 to discuss this role further.
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EMIRATES REGION AND UK

£ Negotiable   contract


Lean Consultant - (0712-6) - Our client is a consultancy that has a strong focus on operational methodology across several aspects of the rail and other industries including engineering, production, service delivery, contract management etc. Customers are mainly large organisations in rail or elsewhere and the focus is on performance improvement using “lean” and other improvement methodologies.

The requirement is for a qualified “lean” practitioner with a passion for the subject and a real interest in delivering improvement programmes for customers. Relevant experience will have been gained in an appropriate lean environment.

Please submit your CV or contact RGS Rail on 0115 924 7155 to discuss this role further.

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  LONDON/REGIONS

£ Negotiable 


Train Control/Signalling Engineer -  (0801-11) - Our Client has a significant interest in the development and application of new and improved rail systems in the UK and overseas.

An engineer with wide knowledge of train control and signalling systems including, ideally, metro manual and automatic train control systems, is required to join a multi- disciplinary project planning and delivery team.

Responsibilities will include conceptual designs and configuration development for train control and signalling systems including technical proposals.

Candidates should be at graduate/chartered engineer level although perhaps via an HNC or other route and must have practical signalling and communication systems experience.

Please submit your CV or contact RGS Rail on 0115 924 7155 to discuss this role further.

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LONDON or MIDLANDS


c£45,000-£55,000

Product Engineer - (0801-5) - Our client is a major supplier of engineering services and equipment throughout the whole UK rail sector and now seeks a Product Engineer to work in the engineering function but also with customers on the development of products and services, both new and existing. The role will involve close liaison with the sales function together with attending customer meetings.

Candidates are likely to be qualified engineers with knowledge of software related products and with some experience in managing customer relations. Engineering project experience will also be valuable as the role will involve seeing developments through from concept to implementation, including customer training as appropriate.

Please submit your CV or contact RGS Rail on 0115 924 7155 to discuss this role further.
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CHESHIRE

c£40,000-£45,000

  


Communications Systems/Scada Engineer -  (0801-13) - An experienced railway communications engineer is sought to join a multi-disiplinary team managing and delivering a number of significant rail projects in the UK and around the world.

The role will involve developing configuration of communications and SCADA systems for metro and light rail feasibility studies and technical proposals and the undertaking of systems design.

The successful candidate will join a strong team of professional railway operations and engineering specialists and be involved in a range of exiting projects.

Candidates should be qualified engineers with knowledge of communications systems in the context of wider rail systems architecture and systems integration.

Please submit your CV or contact RGS Rail on 0115 924 7155 to discuss this role further.

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LONDON or MIDLANDS


c£35,000-£45,000 plus benefits

Technical Sales Manager - (0801-4) - Our client is a major rail industry supplies business working with customers across the whole rail sector in the UK and abroad. The company has a strong engineering and technical orientation and is a substantial business.

The opportunity exists for a Technical Sales Manager with a background in engineering (ideally electrical/electronic) to manage a wide range of customer relations, identifying business opportunities with new and existing clients working with management and production teams and representing the business in the rail industry.

Candidates should have backgrounds in technical sales and account management and ambition for career development in a strong, customer focussed business.

Please submit your CV or contact RGS Rail on 0115 924 7155 to discuss this role further.
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CREWE

c£35,000 plus benefits



Signalling Design Manager and Principles Engineer - (0707-11) - Our client has significant involvement in rail signalling projects throughout the UK both in design and testing.

Specific requirements now exist in the York office for a Design Manager and Principles Designers. These roles form part of an established professional team and have arisen due to business growth including longer term projects.

Signal design projects are managed in house with technical resources and support provided internally and an emphasis on team-working.

Candidates should be experienced railway signalling designers with appropriate IRSE qualifications.

Our client is able to offer secure, varied and technically challenging roles together with a generous benefits and strong mentoring/development environment. Staff retention rates are high and relocation assistance is available.

Please contact Rod Shaw @ RGS Rail on 0115 924 7155 to discuss your background and these opportunities further.

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YORK


c£40,000 - £50,000 plus benefits and relocation assistance 

Principal Design Engineer – Rolling Stock – (0710-1) - Our client is a major rolling stock business with a requirement for a Principal Engineer to manage an engineering design team working across a range of vehicle design projects including refurbishment, systems installations and general engineering from concepts, prototypes and “one offs” through to full production.

Candidates should have strong rolling stock engineering experience together with backgrounds in design.

The role is an outstanding opportunity to manage a professional team working on a wide variety of projects and to run a ”business within a business”.


Please submit your CV or contact RGS Rail on 0115 924 7155 to discuss this role further.
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DERBY

c£40,000-£50,000


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