GTS Group Ltd
Technical Specialist – Fleet & Rolling Stock Strategy
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Technical Specialist – Fleet & Rolling Stock Strategy
Contract: Day Rate Consultant
Duration: End of July 2026 – End of March 2027
Commitment: Approximately 112 days (circa 3.5 days per week)
Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week across offices in London and Midlands.
Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist to support the development of a major rail fleet strategy programme. This role will focus on rolling stock strategy development, option assessment and stakeholder engagement, helping to shape long-term fleet, depot and operational planning.
Working within a multidisciplinary strategy team, you will contribute technical expertise, analytical capability and stakeholder management skills to support the development of strategic recommendations for future rail operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a delivery plan for fleet strategy activities, ensuring key outputs are delivered to programme milestones.
- Evaluate rolling stock scenarios and identify viable fleet options to support future train service specifications and operational requirements.
- Design and apply qualitative and quantitative assessment frameworks to evaluate fleet options and support evidence-based decision making.
- Undertake technical and strategic analysis of rolling stock solutions, producing clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate with financial specialists to develop and populate models covering rolling stock leasing, ownership and operating costs.
- Support the development of wider depot, stabling, servicing and cleaning strategies, ensuring alignment with fleet recommendations.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to maintain alignment, gather requirements and build support for strategic proposals.
- Translate complex technical, operational and commercial considerations into coherent strategic recommendations.
- Contribute to the production of technical notes, reports and strategy documentation to support programme decision making.
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Deliverables
- Delivery of key rolling stock strategy outputs.
- Contribution to an overarching fleet strategy and associated technical documentation.
- Development of option assessments, supporting analysis and strategic recommendations.
- Stakeholder engagement and evidence gathering throughout the programme lifecycle.
Required Experience
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Essential
- Strong understanding of the UK rail industry structure, operating environment and stakeholder landscape.
- Experience developing fleet, rolling stock, operational or transport strategies.
- Demonstrable experience of complex, multi-criteria decision-making and option appraisal.
- Experience working across multiple disciplines and influencing stakeholders within large infrastructure or transport programmes.
- Ability to balance competing priorities and translate them into clear, deliverable strategic recommendations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work within complex multi-agency environments and influence outcomes across organisational boundaries.
Desirable
- Experience of rolling stock procurement, leasing or fleet planning.
- Knowledge of depot, stabling, servicing or maintenance strategies.
- Experience working on major rail infrastructure or transformation programmes.
- Familiarity with rail industry financial modelling and business case development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior rail specialist to play a key role in shaping future fleet strategy within a high-profile programme environment.
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