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The Fleet Manager Metro leads and manages a team of Fleet Engineers to develop and continually improve Southeastern rolling stock. The team principally leads identification, development and implementation of a range of fleet development initiatives across all fleets to improve safety, reliability, passenger experience, profit and environmental impact. Typically improvements are achieved through process, specification or component/system modification.

The team also provide technical support for business-critical projects. The team shall provide support to the Major Programmes team from the initial outline specification through to design, development, approval and implementation.

The role shall ensure the team is providing the correct development initiatives to meet the business objectives and Business Plan Commitments. It shall ensure that all initiatives are clearly reported, deadlines are met, and any changes are progressed through the Engineering Change process. The role shall report on the team progress and the status of Engineering Change to the business.

The role shall also, along with the Fleet Engineers, look outside the business to identify improvement opportunities, innovations and best practice that Southeastern can benefit from. This will require representing Southeastern at industry working groups, as well as looking outside the rail industry in other applicable fields.

• Responsible for managing the Metro fleet portfolio of development initiatives, ensuring all workstreams are correctly prioritised, and that deadlines are met.
• Responsible for managing Engineering Changes via the Engineering Change tracker and chair regular meetings, ensuring business critical changes are being progressed within agreed timescales.
• Responsible for managing the outstanding actions and caveats raised by Engineering Changes and ensure these are all closed in acceptable timescales.
• The post-holder shall lead or attend regular meetings where fleet development is an agenda item. This shall include representing Southeastern at RoSCo and Supplier meetings as required.
• The post-holder shall act as Competent Person and approve Engineering Changes, part of Southeastern’s Safety Management System (SMS).
• Responsible for managing the Metro fleet portfolio of development initiatives, ensuring all workstreams are correctly prioritised, and that deadlines are met.
• Responsible for managing Engineering Changes via the Engineering Change tracker and chair regular meetings, ensuring business critical changes are being progressed within agreed timescales.
• Responsible for managing the outstanding actions and caveats raised by Engineering Changes and ensure these are all closed in acceptable timescales.
• The post-holder shall lead or attend regular meetings where fleet development is an agenda item. This shall include representing Southeastern at RoSCo and Supplier meetings as required.
• The post-holder shall act as Competent Person and approve Engineering Changes, part of Southeastern’s Safety Management System (SMS).

To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application;

• At least 4 years experience in an engineering environment.
• Degree or HND/ HNC in an Engineering Discipline.
• Knowledge of reliability growth models and techniques together with experience and application in a technical or operational environment. Particular skills in structure problem solving using recognised process such as FMEA, RCM, RAMS or FRACAS.
• Desirable to have technical knowledge of Traction and Rolling Stock systems and operation. It is also desirable to have knowledge of Traction and Rolling Stock maintenance management, maintenance plan and maintenance documentation.
• Proven leadership and management experience, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in project management particularly structured time management and planning, resource identification and utilisation and prioritising. Proven leadership experience, communication and interpersonal skills. Articulate in written and oral communication.
• Practical application knowledge of IT systems, including Windows, Word, Excel and MS Project or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of Railway Group Standards, ROGS and other relevant rail related standards. Knowledge of Interoperability (RIR) and Technical Standards for Interoperability.
• Working knowledge of the Network Rail operational rule book including those applicable to DC EMU rolling stock.
• The post holder must be able to attain Personal Track Safety Certification.

About Southeastern

Southeastern runs train services into London from Kent and East Sussex, operating almost 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 400,000 passengers, serving 176 stations and covering 540 miles of track.

Just over 4,600 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

• We aim to be the best
• We make the difference together
• We care passionately about our people and our passengers

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a workplace where everyone can come to work, feel safe and comfortable and able to do everything to the best of their ability. Read about some of the great Diversity and Inclusion initiatives our Head of Colleague Experience has been leading on here.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and it matters to us that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.

We have also won the Top Employer award at the Women in Rail Awards 2022!

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation. We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

SOUTHEASTERN is owned by SE Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains.

Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;

• A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
• After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
• Up to 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.