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Principal Engineer - Rolling Stock in Derby (DE21), DE21 4BB | Risktec Solutions Ltd My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Civil Engineer (Water) Stantec Derby, Derbyshire 4 weeks ago Senior Urban Drainage Modeller Stantec Derby, Derbyshire 4 weeks ago Home Care Registered Manager Outreach Staffing Solutions Ltd Derby (DE1) From £30,000 to £35,000 per annum 1 month ago Care Assistant Care Concern Group Derby (DE23), DE23 8LH 12.85 - per hour 1 day ago Mobile Vehicle Technician - Derby RAC Strutts Park, Derby (DE1), DE1 1AG Up to £52,000 OTE 2 weeks ago LCV Technician Derby City Council Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4BD From £33,143 to £36,363 per annum 4 weeks ago Care Assistant Towerview Care Burton-On-Trent (DE15), DE15 0LB £13 per hour + Free uniform & 28 days holiday (pro rata) 3 weeks ago Advanced Practitioner DHU Healthcare Derby (DE24), DE24 8JE £64,234 - £74,905 per annum (pro rata) with additional 30% enhancement 2 weeks ago Senior Care Assistant Nights Care UK Derby (DE23) £16.53 per hour 3 weeks ago Care Assistant Days Care UK Derby (DE23) £13.45 per hour 3 weeks ago Principal Engineer - Rolling Stock Risktec Solutions Ltd Derby (DE21), DE21 4BB Permanent Contract; Hybrid Published: 1 day ago Competitive, plus bonus, pension, private health care, life insurance Apply Save Principal Engineer - Rolling Stock Risktec Solutions Ltd Apply About Us TÜV Rheinland Solutions Rail Division, Derby forms part of TÜV Rheinland’s wider technical and engineering capability serving the rail industry. Located in Derby, one of the UK’s principal railway centres, the division is positioned close to a strong network of rail manufacturers, operators, and engineering specialists. The division’s work is aligned with the rail sector’s need for independent expertise in safety, assurance, quality, and technical compliance. This may include support for engineering projects throughout the asset lifecycle, from development and integration through to verification, validation, and operational assurance. Being part of TÜV Rheinland, the Derby rail team benefits from the reputation of an international organisation known for testing, inspection, certification, and technical services. In the rail environment, this translates into supporting customers in managing technical risk, meeting applicable standards and regulations, and improving confidence in systems, products, and project outcomes. They are seeking to increase it’s pool of experienced consultants, scaling up our services by increasing our depth of expertise. They specialise in supporting the safe management of change. Whether that’s through the application of safety management and assurance, or the technical expertise that underpins making the right decisions, this role is ideally suited to an experienced rolling stock engineer who can add value. Role: 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. Personnally 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. Requirements 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 . What We Offer? A competitive package of salary and benefits is offered for permanent staff this includes the following. Bonus. Company pension contributions. Flexible and hybrid working. Private medical insurance. Sustainable benefits such as salary sacrifice for electric vehicles and cycle to work schemes. TÜV Rheinland is committed to your professional development and provide a wide range to support this. 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