Principal Engineering Consultant - Rolling Stock

Principal Engineering Consultant - Rolling Stock

The Principal Engineer role for TÜV Rheinland Solutions requires that all activities are undertaken to a high standard, meeting the delivery requirements for projects and delivering high levels of customer satisfaction.

The role requires you:

• To apply your knowledge of Rolling Stock to a well-established Rolling Stock consultancy business with a growth outlook.
• To be responsible for the wining, management and delivery of your own projects, reporting both financially and technically to the Team Leader
• Be collaborative working with the existing team, whilst having the opportunity to influence the type of work the team delivers
• To draw upon your prior experience and contact based to support business development.

Functional Scope: To be responsible for delivering a broad portfolio of rolling stock related consultancy projects to a high standard, with a primarily UK focus, developing and maintaining client relationships and managing projects of varying size.

Key responsibilities

• Developing proposals and undertaking account management activities to enhance client relationships and secure further work.

• Providing technical leadership, oversight and support for more junior team members.

• Supporting the team through high quality technical checking and approval.

• Managing projects, controlling budgets, quality and timeliness of deliverables.

• Personally delivering, delegating and supporting the team in delivering technical consultancy services to clients which add value and meet the needs of the end client.

• Supporting the Team Leader by using industry experience and knowledge to input to strategy and tactics.

• Play a key role in contributing to sales income through active client engagement to build and maintain the orderbook for the business.

• Representing TÜV Rheinland at industry events and committees such as marketing events, as required.

• What we expect of you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.

• 10–15 years of experience in the rail industry.

• Chartered Engineer status, typically through IMechE or IET.

• Extensive experience in rolling stock engineering, including consultancy services.

• Strong problem-solving ability, excellent technical communication skills, sound commercial awareness, and a high level of professionalism and integrity.

• We are looking for applications from suitable candidates who are open to working in the Mobility business unit, focusing on safe, sustainable, and smart mobility of the future, becoming pioneers of better mobility. Our focus is on ensuring traffic safety and developing innovative solutions for all transport systems and modes – from roads and railways to air transport. With our expertise, we enhance safety and efficiency in transportation through holistic approaches and advanced concepts. Our vehicle inspections promote road safety and environmental protection, making a significant contribution to traffic safety. Driver’s license testing is conducted reliably by our qualified experts. TÜV Rheinland Schaden- und Wertgutachten GmbH offers comprehensive services for various target groups in the after-sales sector. Automotive Engineering & Homologation supports international clients as an independent partner in successfully bringing safe and innovative vehicles and components to the global market. Rail and urban transport: We are the trusted, reputable, and customer-focused partner for intelligent, safe, and clean transportation solutions.

• Become part of a team that ensures mobility of the future is safe, sustainable, and inclusive. With us, you can apply your strengths in an environment that fosters diversity, innovation, and personal development.