Senior Project Manager
Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Shirebrook, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Project Engineer | Shirebrook | £60,000–£70,000 | Permanent
The Opportunity
This role places the Senior Project Engineer at the centre of a major, business‑defining rail project that will shape the organisation’s next phase of growth.
You’ll take full ownership of engineering delivery across the entire lifecycle, acting as the key interface between design, production, and the customer to ensure solutions are robust, compliant, and delivered to specification.
This is a highly visible, hands‑on position where you’ll solve real‑time engineering challenges, support manufacturing teams, and influence how complex rail products are built, tested, and delivered. If you want to play a defining role in a flagship programme that will shape the company’s future, this is the opportunity to step into a role with genuine impact and accountability.
Senior Project Engineer Key Responsibilities
Engineering Delivery Leadership: Own engineering output across assigned projects or work packages, ensuring safe, timely, and compliant delivery.
Technical Coordination: Act as the central link between design, production, and customer engineering teams.
Lifecycle Ownership: Manage engineering activities from concept through build, test, validation, and final delivery.
Documentation & Compliance: Produce and review technical reports, risk assessments, and engineering documentation.
Problem Solving: Resolve engineering and production issues quickly and effectively to maintain project momentum.
Technical Governance: Ensure solutions meet regulatory, safety, and customer standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate clearly with internal teams, suppliers, and customer representatives.
Ideal Senior Project Engineer
Experienced: Proven background in rail or rolling stock engineering, with strong understanding of systems such as bogies, braking, or mechanical/electrical assemblies.
Technically Strong: Confident interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Delivery Focused: Demonstrable track record managing engineering delivery across complex projects.
Qualified: Degree or HND in Engineering (or equivalent).
Problem Solver: Able to react quickly to production and engineering challenges.
Clear Communicator: Comfortable working across design offices, shop‑floor teams, and customer stakeholders.
Organised & Proactive: Capable of managing multiple priorities and technical interfaces.
Hands‑On: Willing to engage directly with production issues and practical engineering tasks.
Location
Shirebrook (Full‑time on‑site due to the nature of the role).
Senior Project Engineer Salary
£60,000–£70,000 depending on experience.
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
Ford & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services.
Ford & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions.
Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions.
Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance coaching, training, and mental fitness.
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Ref: Senior Project Engineer
The Opportunity
This role places the Senior Project Engineer at the centre of a major, business‑defining rail project that will shape the organisation’s next phase of growth.
You’ll take full ownership of engineering delivery across the entire lifecycle, acting as the key interface between design, production, and the customer to ensure solutions are robust, compliant, and delivered to specification.
This is a highly visible, hands‑on position where you’ll solve real‑time engineering challenges, support manufacturing teams, and influence how complex rail products are built, tested, and delivered. If you want to play a defining role in a flagship programme that will shape the company’s future, this is the opportunity to step into a role with genuine impact and accountability.
Senior Project Engineer Key Responsibilities
Engineering Delivery Leadership: Own engineering output across assigned projects or work packages, ensuring safe, timely, and compliant delivery.
Technical Coordination: Act as the central link between design, production, and customer engineering teams.
Lifecycle Ownership: Manage engineering activities from concept through build, test, validation, and final delivery.
Documentation & Compliance: Produce and review technical reports, risk assessments, and engineering documentation.
Problem Solving: Resolve engineering and production issues quickly and effectively to maintain project momentum.
Technical Governance: Ensure solutions meet regulatory, safety, and customer standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate clearly with internal teams, suppliers, and customer representatives.
Ideal Senior Project Engineer
Experienced: Proven background in rail or rolling stock engineering, with strong understanding of systems such as bogies, braking, or mechanical/electrical assemblies.
Technically Strong: Confident interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Delivery Focused: Demonstrable track record managing engineering delivery across complex projects.
Qualified: Degree or HND in Engineering (or equivalent).
Problem Solver: Able to react quickly to production and engineering challenges.
Clear Communicator: Comfortable working across design offices, shop‑floor teams, and customer stakeholders.
Organised & Proactive: Capable of managing multiple priorities and technical interfaces.
Hands‑On: Willing to engage directly with production issues and practical engineering tasks.
Location
Shirebrook (Full‑time on‑site due to the nature of the role).
Senior Project Engineer Salary
£60,000–£70,000 depending on experience.
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
Ford & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services.
Ford & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions.
Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions.
Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance coaching, training, and mental fitness.
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Ref: Senior Project Engineer
Reference: 225261215
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Senior Project Manager
Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Shirebrook, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Project Engineer | Shirebrook | £60,000–£70,000 | Permanent
The Opportunity
This role places the Senior Project Engineer at the centre of a major, business‑defining rail project that will shape the organisation’s next phase of growth.
You’ll take full ownership of engineering delivery across the entire lifecycle, acting as the key interface between design, production, and the customer to ensure solutions are robust, compliant, and delivered to specification.
This is a highly visible, hands‑on position where you’ll solve real‑time engineering challenges, support manufacturing teams, and influence how complex rail products are built, tested, and delivered. If you want to play a defining role in a flagship programme that will shape the company’s future, this is the opportunity to step into a role with genuine impact and accountability.
Senior Project Engineer Key Responsibilities
Engineering Delivery Leadership: Own engineering output across assigned projects or work packages, ensuring safe, timely, and compliant delivery.
Technical Coordination: Act as the central link between design, production, and customer engineering teams.
Lifecycle Ownership: Manage engineering activities from concept through build, test, validation, and final delivery.
Documentation & Compliance: Produce and review technical reports, risk assessments, and engineering documentation.
Problem Solving: Resolve engineering and production issues quickly and effectively to maintain project momentum.
Technical Governance: Ensure solutions meet regulatory, safety, and customer standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate clearly with internal teams, suppliers, and customer representatives.
Ideal Senior Project Engineer
Experienced: Proven background in rail or rolling stock engineering, with strong understanding of systems such as bogies, braking, or mechanical/electrical assemblies.
Technically Strong: Confident interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Delivery Focused: Demonstrable track record managing engineering delivery across complex projects.
Qualified: Degree or HND in Engineering (or equivalent).
Problem Solver: Able to react quickly to production and engineering challenges.
Clear Communicator: Comfortable working across design offices, shop‑floor teams, and customer stakeholders.
Organised & Proactive: Capable of managing multiple priorities and technical interfaces.
Hands‑On: Willing to engage directly with production issues and practical engineering tasks.
Location
Shirebrook (Full‑time on‑site due to the nature of the role).
Senior Project Engineer Salary
£60,000–£70,000 depending on experience.
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
Ford & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services.
Ford & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions.
Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions.
Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance coaching, training, and mental fitness.
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Ref: Senior Project Engineer
The Opportunity
This role places the Senior Project Engineer at the centre of a major, business‑defining rail project that will shape the organisation’s next phase of growth.
You’ll take full ownership of engineering delivery across the entire lifecycle, acting as the key interface between design, production, and the customer to ensure solutions are robust, compliant, and delivered to specification.
This is a highly visible, hands‑on position where you’ll solve real‑time engineering challenges, support manufacturing teams, and influence how complex rail products are built, tested, and delivered. If you want to play a defining role in a flagship programme that will shape the company’s future, this is the opportunity to step into a role with genuine impact and accountability.
Senior Project Engineer Key Responsibilities
Engineering Delivery Leadership: Own engineering output across assigned projects or work packages, ensuring safe, timely, and compliant delivery.
Technical Coordination: Act as the central link between design, production, and customer engineering teams.
Lifecycle Ownership: Manage engineering activities from concept through build, test, validation, and final delivery.
Documentation & Compliance: Produce and review technical reports, risk assessments, and engineering documentation.
Problem Solving: Resolve engineering and production issues quickly and effectively to maintain project momentum.
Technical Governance: Ensure solutions meet regulatory, safety, and customer standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate clearly with internal teams, suppliers, and customer representatives.
Ideal Senior Project Engineer
Experienced: Proven background in rail or rolling stock engineering, with strong understanding of systems such as bogies, braking, or mechanical/electrical assemblies.
Technically Strong: Confident interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Delivery Focused: Demonstrable track record managing engineering delivery across complex projects.
Qualified: Degree or HND in Engineering (or equivalent).
Problem Solver: Able to react quickly to production and engineering challenges.
Clear Communicator: Comfortable working across design offices, shop‑floor teams, and customer stakeholders.
Organised & Proactive: Capable of managing multiple priorities and technical interfaces.
Hands‑On: Willing to engage directly with production issues and practical engineering tasks.
Location
Shirebrook (Full‑time on‑site due to the nature of the role).
Senior Project Engineer Salary
£60,000–£70,000 depending on experience.
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
Ford & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services.
Ford & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions.
Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions.
Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance coaching, training, and mental fitness.
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Ref: Senior Project Engineer
Reference: 225261215
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