Summary: The Engineering Facilities Lead role in Leeds involves overseeing the mobilization, testing, and commissioning of new engineering facilities for the TransPennine Route Upgrade project. This position requires a strong background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and offers significant leadership responsibilities and career growth opportunities. The role is a 24-month fixed-term contract with the potential for permanent placement based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the setup, maintenance, and management of all new TRU engineering facilities and associated plant equipment.
• Establish best practice standards, implementing new processes, and writing new PPM schedules based on ‘as built’ drawings, designs, and O&M Manuals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure facilities are compliant and fit for purpose.

Key Skills:

• Strong Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background, ideally within rail depots or facilities management.
• Proven experience in asset management, PPM planning, and facilities/plant commissioning.
• Knowledge of Network Rail specifications and Depot Lease obligations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical, safety, and compliance documentation.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations, including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and ISO55001.
• IOSH/NEBOSH trained (or willing to qualify).
• IEMA Environmental Management trained (or willing to qualify).
• Personal Track Safety and Depot Safety trained.
• Competency Assessor (or willing to qualify).
• Legionella Responsible Person trained.
• Asbestos Awareness Manager trained.
• Fire Manager trained.
• COSHH regulations knowledge.

Salary (Rate): 57644

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Engineering