Porterbrook
Electrical & ETCS Systems Engineer
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About Us
Porterbrook is the UK's leading rolling stock financier and asset management company. Our 30+ years of experience encompass a diverse portfolio of 4000 vehicles across passenger and freight trains.
Committed to enhancing the railway’s long-term value, we’ve invested over £3.5bn in new rolling stock—including £550m+ since 2020—focusing on innovations like traction technology and rail infrastructure. Sustainability drives our operations, reflected in four consecutive wins as the global sector leader in the GRESB sustainability assessment.
Our expertise thrives across Derby, London, and Warwickshire’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre, a 135-acre facility dedicated to testing emerging traction solutions. As a supplier-owned group, we operate with long-term institutional backing to support the UK’s rail future.
About The Team
Our team includes 100+ engineers and fleet support specialists responsible for:
- Technical oversight of passenger fleets
- Key relationship management for customer fleets and rolling stock investments.
About The Role
Electrical & ETCS Systems Engineer, Porterbrook
Role Purpose
Serve as the technical expert for ETCS and key train electrical systems, advising internal teams and stakeholders across Fleet Services, Engineering Services, Projects, Strategy & Sustainability, procurement, and Long Marston.
Key Responsibilities
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Technical Leadership:
- Lead Porterbrook’s electrical and ETCS systems expertise for traction and rolling-stock
- Direct technical investigations into equipment failures, warranty claims, and joint diagnostics, including site visits
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Project Management & Consulting:
- Participate in complex/innovative projects as a technical project partner
- Manage internal engineering consultancies with oversight of consultants/suppliers for high-quality outcomes
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Incident & Compliance Management:
- Lead actions on National Incident Reports (NIRs) for multi-fleet or high-complexity incidents
- Represent Porterbrook in cross-industry forums/workshops, leading engagements on behalf of the group
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Fleet Strategy & Commercial Engagement:
- Collaborate with Fleet Platform Strategy team to deliver long-term fleet solutions
- Maintain market awareness of new products and evaluate innovations across ETCS and electrical systems
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Supplier &Relationship Development:
- Foster supplier partnerships and monitor engineering/quality standards, including site audits
- Support product development, obsolescence tracking, and business-case formulation
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Digital Transformation:
- Provide input to Porterbrook’s Digital Services, assisting with AI and remote condition monitoring initiatives
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Operational Oversight:
- Support graduate students and work experience placements
- Track progress, present reports on workstreams, and ensure compliance with Porterbrook procedures/safety standards
Skills & Experience
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Technical: Essential: 5+ years in railway traction/rolling-stock (involving customer relations, project/supplier management, commercial understanding). Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related fields; membership (or pursuit of) a chartered/incorporated engineering institution. Deep expertise in ETCS and electrical systems, railway standards/legislation, asset management, maintenance, and whole-life cost analysis.
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Management & Communication: Project/budget management mindset, financial fluency, and attention to detail Exceptional written/oral communication, negotiation skills, team collaboration Ability to train junior personnel/support training programmes
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Industry-Specific Knowledge: Familiarity with remotely monitored systems, electrification/data analytics, and infrastructure and an awareness of leasing/commercial contract frameworks.
Benefits
At Porterbrook, we reward excellence with a versatile benefits package aligned to business growth and personal development, including:
- Worklife Support:
- 1.5x enhanced pension scheme, financial wellbeing perks, and personal/professional development support
- Flexible monthly adjustments to working hours, family-friendly accolades (Shared Leave, Adoption policies), and bespoke support (military policies, disabilities)
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Health & Time Off: +25 days annual leave (totalling up to 30 days + bank holidays, with optional bought/swapped leave) Healthcare cash plan by year of service Season ticket loan scheme
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Recognition: Long service awards and Porterbrook Star recognitions for outstanding contributions at all levels.
Additional rewards linked to career progression and company achievements are discussed during initial screening calls.
Equal Opportunities & Accessibility
Porterbrook champions an inclusive workplace, actively encouraging diverse applications. We’re committed to reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment:
- For accessible adjustments during the application (including interviews/screening), contact recruitment@porterbrook.co.uk.
Apply by submitting a CV and a cover email via the provided application link, including details of your current salary, notice period, and motivation for joining our team. Positions may close early with sufficient applicants—submit uncomplicated early.
The Interview Process
We assess candidates across two stages: rigorous evaluation complemented by opportunities for you to present your strengths and cultural alignment. The aim equips us with cultural and technical precision.
(Celebrated Impact) Our community commitment is proven by awards such as:
- Investors In People Gold and Wellbeing Gold
- 2023 National Rail Awards (Fleet Achievement/Safety Awards)
(Further Details) For insights into our culture and partnerships, visit our **people/growth pages*. Our social channels continue this narrative.
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