Site Train Electrical Manager

Req ID: 509264

Location: Derby

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 26/05/2026

Salary: circa £80,000 plus bonus and excellent benefits

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

As the Train Electrical Metier Manager (TEMM), you will report to the Site Engineering Director and manage Train Electrical (TE) development and activities in line with Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) commitments for the assigned projects and programmes at the Site(s). You will ensure the deployment and adherence to Alstom Transport’s Quality Management System and the associated Engineering instructions across the Site(s). 

You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of the Train Electrical métier, working closely with the Central Engineering TE team. 

We’ll look to you for:

• Implements an effective organisation to ensure proper management of Train Electrical activities for tenders, projects, and programmes under the responsibility of the site (or multiple sites, depending on the TDS organisation), in line with applicable TE instructions and processes. 

• Ensures robust follow-up of QCD commitments for TE work packages across the site(s). 

• Supports the TE team in resolving issues—particularly those involving internal or external stakeholders—and contributes to the definition and prioritisation of actions. 

• Ensures design reviews are properly prepared, documented, and delivered in accordance with the project or programme schedule, and follows up on key open actions. 

• Manages the development of the site TE  team, ensuring alignment between capacity, workload, and skills, with the support of the N+1. 

• Ensures adequate TE resources are assigned to the projects, programmes, and tenders allocated to the site(s). 

• Manages site workload forecasting based on assumptions provided by the workload manager, identifying the resources required to secure project QCD commitments. 

• Ensures Alstom Engineering rules and processes are understood, applied, and respected. 

• Reports on the progress of site TE activities and alerts the N+1 in case of issues that could impact the achievement of QCD commitments. 

• Acts as a proactive contributor to the improvement of Train Electrical métier rules, in close collaboration with the Central Train Electrical Engineering team. 

• Contributes actively to the Central Engineering TE network. 

• Provides a proactive and challenging view of Train Electrical studies performed at the site(s), enhancing adequacy, consistency, and compliance with applicable instructions and guidelines. 

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• Degree in Electronics, Electrotechnical Engineering, or Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience. 

• Proven experience in the electrical domain within the railway industry or similar. 

• Strong engineering background in electrical components and products, including development activities, wiring, and train electrical architectures, systems, and functions. 

• Experience using industry-standard digital tools for the development of electrical products. 

• Demonstrated experience in managing engineering or multidisciplinary teams. 

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday.
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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