Project Manager

To support our portfolio of recent new build deals we are looking for an experienced engineering project manager to join our team and support the introduction of cutting edge bi and tri-mode rolling stock into passenger service.

Who are we?

We are Rail People. Since our founding in 1994, we have been helping to modernise and improve UK rail to meet the needs of today’s passengers; investing more than £1.5bn over the last decade on procuring new rolling stock and refurbishing the trains we already own.  You may not have heard of us, but you have almost certainly travelled on one of our trains that are leased to Train Operators across the country.

Our culture of innovation, collaboration and commitment to excellence drives us to be a company that is valued by our customers and makes us the people that the rail industry most wants to work with.

Together, with talented people across the industry, we are creating a brighter, greener and more cost-effective railway, where people can enjoy the journey as much as the destination.

About the role:

As an Angel Trains project manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of high-value, highly complex projects including cutting edge new build, refurbishment, re-engineering, reliability growth and retro-fit programmes.

On a day-to-day basis you will be interfacing with suppliers and customers at a project level and resolving issues that have been identified head-on through Project Steering Groups. You’ll be the go-to person for resolving issues and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

But that’s not all! You’ll also be the face of Angel Trains in high-level contractual negotiations, forging strong relationships with existing customers and suppliers. Representing Angel Trains’ interests, you’ll make your mark in internal and industry stakeholder meetings, driving projects to success and beyond.

What will you be doing?

• Delivering high-value, complex, engineering projects in line with agreed specifications, timescales, budgets, and to the correct standard of quality.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of projects in line with approved DFA and by minimising contingency spend.
• Preparing and presenting project approval papers to Angel Trains Board.
• Identifying, understanding and mitigating risks in projects.
• Advising internal stakeholders on achievable project deliverables and timescales in response to customer requests for modifications / enhancements to the fleets.
• Reviewing modification / enhancement requests in the context of long-term value and strategic fit with corporate objectives.
• Engaging with manufacturers to understand product development.

What do we need from you?

• An engineering background or experience delivering projects within the rail sector.
• A recognised project management qualification (either APMP or PRINCE2).
• A proven track record of delivering multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner, ideally within the rail or other heavy engineering sectors.
• Customer and supplier management experience.
• Prior experience introducing new passenger rolling stock into service would be beneficial but is not a requirement.

Why choose us?

As an employer we ask that all our employees follow and showcase five simple values; that we are:

• People People
• Future Forward
• Always Accountable
• Better Together
• Problem Solvers

Alongside these values we also believe our role as an employer is to empower our workforce to make self-sufficient, informed choices, giving them new experiences and helping to develop their careers.

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset at Angel trains, and this is why we invest significantly in both their professional and personal development. We have been accredited with Investors in People & Wellbeing Platinum Awards and we’ve tailored our competitive benefits offering to include:

• Generous holiday allowance and employer pension contributions.
• Health Insurance.
• A range of discounted offers and benefits e.g. season ticket loans to cycle to work schemes.
• Perkbox – our discounted online shopping site.
• A salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle benefit scheme.
• Family-friendly and flexible working policies. We’ll strive to work around your commitments to offer you a better work/life balance.

Your physical and mental wellbeing matters to us and to support you during your career we also offer an Employee Assistance Programme, and a dedicated team of volunteer Mental Health First Aiders.

It’s a great place to work with a modern offices in London & Derby (but hybrid working), hugely engaged colleagues, and external recognition as a “World Class Workplace”. Many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to discuss about how this could work for you.

Please note:

For an informal discussion regarding the role or a full copy of the Job Description please contact chris.hurford@angeltrains.co.uk. If you would like alternative copies of any documents or would like to apply in an alternative format please also contact chris.hurford@angeltrains.co.uk.

We are not currently looking to engage any external agency support at this time.

Deadline for submission is the 31/07/2025 however we reserve the right to close the advert before that date is reached.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.