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Senior Rolling Stock Engineer
About the Role
At Jacobs, we aim to enhance the future by addressing pressing issues faced by thriving cities, resilient environments, and critical missions while promoting scientific advancements and modern manufacturing. You’ll have the opportunity to shape tomorrow by tackling some of the world’s toughest challenges.
The Future of Rail Is Redefined—and this is where you come in.
As a Senior Rolling Stock Engineer, you'll drive innovation in trains, technologies, and fleet strategies. Whether introducing state-of-the-art rolling stock, optimizing existing fleets for high performance, or evaluating next-generation technologies, your contributions will be pivotal in shaping major rail projects.
You’ll collaborate with train operators, rolling stock owners, manufacturers, and governmental bodies to solve complex engineering challenges. Your work will directly support decarbonisation, enhance reliability, and elevate passenger experiences, ensuring sustainable and efficient rail transportation for the future.
Key Responsibilities
This strategic engineering role focuses on the full rolling stock lifecycle, from procurement and new fleet introductions to maintenance and performance improvements. Your responsibilities include:
- Supporting new rolling stock programmes and fleet introductions
- Developing technical requirements and specifications
- Conducting engineering assessments and design reviews
- Assisting with testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities
- Evaluating innovative rail technologies and future mobility solutions
- Advising clients on fleet performance, maintenance, and operational readiness
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes
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This role blends technical expertise, client engagement, and strategic influence, offering a dynamic and fulfilling opportunity to drive meaningful change in rail transportation.
About Jacobs
Joining Jacobs means becoming part of a global leader that values safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging. Our culture is built on supporting one another through a caring ethos, ensuring every employee can thrive while achieving their career goals.
- Flexibility and well-being are key priorities. We offer hybrid working arrangements, global volunteer programs, well-being benefits, and career development opportunities, helping you excel while maintaining work-life balance.
- Inclusion and diversity are embedded in our commitments. We champion varied perspectives, lived experiences, and unique backgrounds as catalysts for learning and innovation.
- As a disability confident employer, we encourage applications from talent of all abilities, including those needing flexible working or supporting reasonable adjustments at every career stage.
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Requirements
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
- Proven experience in introducing new rolling stock or maintaining existing fleets (working with consultants, operators, manufacturers, or infrastructure managers).
- A strong foundation in rail vehicle systems and modern rolling stock—preferably gained with degrees, HNCs, or equivalent qualifications (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related disciplines).
- A customer-first mindset, with the ability to lead workstreams or contribute significantly as part of a delivery team.
- A solution-focused, strategic approach, complemented by adaptability in changing environments.
- Willingness to travel across the UK, Ireland, and global locations as needed.
Why Jacobs?
We connect expertise locally and globally, fostering collaborative environments where you can build enduring professional relationships while pushing boundaries—always with an eye toward delivering positive societal impact.
Apply to make your mark at the heart of a dynamic UK transportation landscape where bold ideas drive progress. Join Jacobs today!
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