Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer The Opportunity A leading luxury transportation and hospitality operator is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to join its senior leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to lead the engineering function for a unique fleet of heritage rolling stock, supporting some of the most prestigious luxury rail journeys in the UK.As part of a planned succession programme, the successful candidate will work alongside the current postholder during a structured handover period, ensuring continuity of knowledge, operational excellence, and long-term fleet performance.This is a confidential appointment and a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for engineering strategy, fleet reliability, compliance, and depot operations.Location: LondonWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm (flexibility around start and finish times)Package Salary: £70,000 £78,000Up to 25% bonus7% employer pension contribution33 days annual leavePrivate medical insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeExcellent travel and hospitality-related employee benefits The Role Reporting to senior management, the Chief Engineer will be responsible for the engineering management, maintenance, and ongoing development of a specialist heritage rolling stock fleet.The role will lead depot operations, oversee maintenance and overhaul programmes, and ensure the fleet is operated safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.Working within a high-profile and ..... full job details .....