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Fleet Assurance Manager Location: Leamington Spa | Full-Time | Permanent | Engineering & Safety Leadership Posted: 8 May 2025Championing Safety. Leading Excellence.Were looking for a driven and experienced Fleet Assurance Manager to lead safety assurance across our rolling stock operations. This is a high-impact role where youll ensure the continuous improvement of fleet safety, embed effective assurance practices, and drive engineering excellence across our operations.Youll also step into a strategic leadership pathway beginning as Deputy Professional Head of Engineering, with a view to progressing into the full position.If youre passionate about engineering integrity, safety leadership, and influencing positive change, we want to hear from you.Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.What Youll Be DoingFleet Safety Oversight: Ensure the highest standards of fleet safety, managing safety-related defects and driving performance improvements.Incident Investigation: Lead root cause investigations into fleet-related service incidents and implement preventative solutions.Engineering Leadership: Serve as Deputy Professional Head of Engineering, progressing into the full role with accountability for engineering standards.Strategic Fleet Management: Oversee technical assessments of fleet changes, ensuring alignment with commercial, financial, and delivery priorities.Third-Party Assurance: Develop and deliver a robust assurance programme for external maintenance suppliers.What Were Looking ForRail Engineering Experience: In-depth knowledge of UK rolling stock systems, particularly EMUs, and the engineering change process.Safety & Compliance Expertise: Proven experience in incident investigation, safety management, and working with UK rolling stock standards.Detail-Oriented: Strong documentation review skills with a keen eye for accuracy.Leadership & Influence: A confident communicator and proactive self-starter who can represent engineering priorities with clarity and authority.Education: Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline; chartership preferred or actively working towards it.Whats In It For YouA final salary pension schemeFree rail travel for you and your immediate family on selected servicesDiscounted rail fares across the wider network30 days of annual leave, rising with service (inclusive of bank holidays)Additional travel benefits across affiliated train operatorsJoin a progressive and inclusive transport organisation where innovation, safety, and people are at the heart of everything we do. Be part of a culture that celebrates individuality and empowers professionals to lead with integrity. Ready to step into a role that drives real impact? Apply now.