Project Engineer (Bristol)

The Opportunity -Ford & Stanley are supporting a rail client with the recruitment of a Project Engineer to support the delivery of heavy maintenance and overhaul programmes across rolling stock fleets.You will play a key role in coordinating engineering activities, ensuring production plans, technical documentation, and project deliverables are in place to enable safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.This position has arisen due to increased project workload and requires an engineer who can confidently bridge the gap between engineering, production, and project delivery teams.The role would suit someone with a strong technical background who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment and engaging with both internal stakeholders and customers.Responsibilities -Coordinate engineering aspects of heavy maintenance projects and work packagesDevelop and maintain project plans, WBS structures, and production schedulesCreate and manage technical documentation, work instructions, and maintenance processesSupport production teams with technical guidance, fault resolution, and engineering queriesLead daily production reviews, ensuring progress against targets and KPIs Manage material issues, obsolescence challenges, and technical queries with customersCoordinate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely project deliveryDeliver toolbox talks and engineering briefings throughout the project lifecycleEnsure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standardsSupport continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and reliability The Candidate -Essential -Experience within rail, rolling stock, or heavy engineering environmentsStrong understanding of maintenance, production, or overhaul environmentsAbility to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentationExperience supporting or delivering engineering projects or work packagesStrong problem-solving and organisational skillsConfident communicator able to work across multiple stakeholdersCompetent with Microsoft 365 and planning toolsDesirable -Understanding of traction and rolling stock systems (multiple units)Experience in a safety-critical environmentKnowledge of ISO standards ()Awareness of ROSCO / TOC / FOC structuresIOSH qualificationLocation -BristolWorking Pattern -Monday to Friday ( 37 hours per week )Contract -Initial 12 monthsAbout Ford & Stanley -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 - permanent and temporaryFord & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white-collar recruitment across specialist verticals including Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, Digital, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & LogisticsFord & Stanley Executive Search - Executive Search and Interim solutions across the UK, Europe, North America, and the Middle EastFord & Stanley Genius Performance - Accelerating performance through coaching, training, and leadership developmentFord & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to equal opportunities.