Engineering Delivery Manager

Engineering Delivery Manager – Contract

Location: Manchester

Contract: 6 Months

Role Type: Contract

Industry: Rail / Tram / Transport Infrastructure

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager to join a major rail and tram infrastructure programme based in Manchester.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the engineering delivery of modifications to an existing tram control and signalling network, working across both central control systems and trackside signalling equipment.

This is a hands-on delivery role, requiring strong engineering leadership, stakeholder management and experience working within complex rail or transport environments.

The role will support a number of key infrastructure projects across the network, including junction remodelling, interchange modifications and network extensions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the engineering delivery of modifications to existing tram control and signalling systems.

Provide engineering leadership across design, integration, testing and implementation activities.

Coordinate engineering activities across central control systems and trackside signalling equipment.

Manage engineering interfaces between systems, signalling, infrastructure, operations and other project disciplines.

Ensure engineering deliverables are produced to programme, quality and safety requirements.

Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and specialist suppliers.

Review and manage technical documentation, specifications, design submissions and engineering assurance activities.

Support the identification, management and resolution of technical risks, issues and interfaces.

Work closely with project and programme management teams to ensure engineering activities align with overall delivery milestones.

Manage technical changes and ensure appropriate configuration and change-control processes are followed.

Support testing, commissioning and integration activities associated with modifications to the existing network.

Ensure engineering activities comply with relevant railway standards, legislation, project requirements and assurance processes.

Engage with operational and engineering stakeholders to ensure modifications are deliverable within a li...