Maintenance Development Engineer

Location:

(HRE/RSU) London Ludgate

Job ID:

R0142051

Date Posted:

2026-10-15

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Your new role

The Maintenance development Engineer is responsible for the design and development of Train Maintenance Plans for multiple Hitachi Rail fleets by employing maintenance improvement techniques, applying optimisation strategies and introducing new technologies. You will manage projects to deliver new fleets, reduce maintenance costs and increase operational capability of existing fleets.

This role can be based from London, Doncaster or Edinburgh.

What you'll be doing

• Demonstrate a high level of Maintenance Development, Design Review and Optimisation Engineering knowledge to support the business.
• Lead project integration of new and existing Rolling Stock systems to improve the RAMS of Hitachi fleets.
• Write, review and approve maintenance documentation manuals for new Rolling Stock to deliver key milestones.
• Write, review, approve and technically justify Train Maintenance Plans to a standard that meets safety standards, Railway compliance and train performance criteria.
• Write, review, approve and technically justify Overhaul Instructions to determine the scope of work required for the key components installed on Hitachi fleets.
• Write, review and approve Condition Assessment Plans to quantify and validate the maintenance interval to maintain components to a standard that meets safety and performance criteria.
• Write Technical Bulletins and Engineering Briefs as required to support the RAMS of Hitachi fleets.
• Complete Risk Assessments to ensure product safety is maintained when validating and optimising maintenance activities, refining maintenance practices.
• Lead projects to validate and independently certify Train Maintenance Plans working with external third parties.
• Lead Maintenance Document Engineering Change and seek approval from key stakeholders (Operator, Owner)
• Quantify cost benefit analysis to support changes to maintenance design. Provide Life Cycle Costs (LCC) data.
• Seek and validate new technologies to increase train operational capability with the use of Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) to reduce maintenance downtime and cost.
• Data gather and analyse trends to determine duty cycles of key components to optimise both scheduled maintenance and overhaul intervals.
• Take part and where necessary, facilitate RCM development workshops.
• Liaise with the bids and tender team where required and provide input into the full life Maintenance Plan for new fleets.
• Collaborate and develop a good relationship internally with the Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Project Managers and the Commercial/Leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with external suppliers, asset owners and operators to deliver key projects and maintenance plans.
• Write and develop cross functional and departmental procedures/policies to support the progression of the business
  

About you

• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, Railway standards and regulations.
• Rolling Stock Operational experience essential.
• Extensive engineering experience at a similar level with large multi-discipline projects.
• Extensive knowledge of operational/maintenance engineering practices.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to deliver complex projects on time.
• Extensive experience in the management of stakeholders and project governance.
• Extensive knowledge of Rolling Stock Engineering and Maintenance Practices.

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

Closing date for applications is 1st November 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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About Us

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

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