Engineering Director

Network growth from 31.5 km (1992) to 103 km today

Significant ongoing investment programme (~£1.6bn framework)

Planned enhancements including new stops, fleet upgrades, control systems, and extensions

Your role as an Engineering Director

Lead engineering, asset management, and maintenance strategy to ensure a safe, reliable, and high-performing tram network aligned with TfGM requirements and Bee Network integration.

Develop engineering and technical capability within the existing workforce

Mentor managers in modern asset management, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement

Promote knowledge transfer and adoption of new tools, technologies, and practices

Delivery of contractual KPIs across safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction

Achievement of TfGM performance targets and contribution to Bee Network outcomes

Successful mobilisation delivered on time and within agreed parameters (where applicable)

Measurable improvement in operational performance and efficiency

Positive workforce engagement and retention metrics

Demonstrable improvement in capability and performance of existing teams

Strong stakeholder satisfaction (TfGM and partners)

Candidate Profile

Senior engineering leadership experience in rail, tram, or light rail systems

Strong expertise in asset management, maintenance optimisation, and safety assurance

Experience delivering fleet upgrades, renewals, and infrastructure improvements

Ability to lead change and develop engineering capability within established teams