Electrical and Mechanical Project Engineer

Are you a Rail or Light Rail Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) Engineer or Electrification & Plant (E&P) Engineer seeking an opportunity to make a real difference, transforming assets, on an exciting, dynamic transport network? Would you relish the opportunity to contribute across a range of multi- disciplinary engineering projects in delivering Metrolink Renewal and Enhancement projects? 

Engineering is at the heart of Metrolink’s plans. At TfGM you will have the opportunity to work in a complex and challenging environment where you will grow and build upon your existing knowledge and experience to really make a difference to the travelling public.  

We currently have a permanent opportunity for a Project Engineer with a background in E&M / E&P to work on the Renewals and Enhancements programme of works. In this role you will be involved in projects that range from complex full system renewals to upgrading junction controllers.  Current and future projects that you can expect to be working on include the design, installation, test and commissioning of new substations and also significant upgrade works to the traction return system on large parts of the Metrolink network.

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As a Project Engineer at Transport for Greater Manchester you will join our Metrolink Engineering team to deliver capital projects across the network.  You will be involved with writing specifications, reviewing tenders, overseeing designs, and providing some site assurance. You will also support and lead the management of technical interfaces, particularly with our Operator. 

You will be educated to degree level in engineering or equivalent and have experience in delivery of engineering projects in the light or heavy rail industries together with demonstrable experience managing technical interfaces with differing engineering disciplines. 

The salary for this role is £46,249 - £51,576 per annum.  

In return, as well as a competitive salary, we also offer a range of fantastic benefits, such as: 

• 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays) 

• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance 

• Free bus, rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary 

• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions 

• Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role 

• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff via our employee assistance programme when required