Senior Engineer

Derby (with travel to customer locations)
£50,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependant on experience plus benefits 
Full-time, permanent

Ready to make an impact?

As a Senior Engineer in our Serco Rail Technical Services team, you’ll play a key role in driving the growth of our technical consultancy services within the railway industry. 

You’ll lead innovative projects, develop strong client relationships, and support the professional development of colleagues, all while ensuring high-quality service delivery and business success.

You’ll be entrusted to:
•    Identify and develop new business opportunities to expand Serco’s technical consultancy services.
•    Manage and deliver engineering projects, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline targets.
•    Foster innovation by developing new tools, techniques, and best practices to enhance service offerings.
•    Engage with key stakeholders, including clients, regulatory bodies, and industry partners, to strengthen relationships and drive business growth.
•    Support bids and proposals to secure future work and maintain Serco’s competitive position.
•    Mentor and coach junior colleagues, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback to support their development.

Does this sound like you?
 

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
•    A BSc or MSc in Engineering (Chartered Engineer status or working towards is desirable).
•    A strong track record of delivering engineering projects on time and within budget.
•    Extensive knowledge of rolling stock systems, industry standards, and certification processes.
•    Excellent technical writing and communication skills, demonstrated through report production.
•    A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Discover all you need to keep growing

Here you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

Because this is a place for you 

Our people are integral to everything we do. That’s why our benefits are designed to put you first:

●    Holidays: Up to 25 days plus bank holidays 
●    Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
●    Training and development: A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
●    Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
●    Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
●    ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
●    Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
●    Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

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A little bit about us

At Serco, we’re a fast-growing company, serving governments around the globe. Our work spans sectors a wide range of sectors including Justice, Immigration, Defence, Leisure, Healthcare, Transport, and Citizen Services. We’re committed to delivering, improving and redesigning public services for the benefit of everyone, guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride.

Our inclusive recruitment process: We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We’re a proud holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard and a Disability Confident Leader, championing fair access to employment and equal opportunities for all. As such we’ll make reasonable adjustments from interview through to employment. 

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

For help with your application, or to discuss your eligibility, please contact 0345 010 4000.