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But our trains connect much more than just people and places. They’re helping us build a greener, more inclusive future for everyone. Join us and you’ll be part of a passionate team which always goes the extra mile.\nAn exciting opportunity awaits you as Train Overhaul Project Manager in our Rolling Stock department. The Train Overhaul Project Manager (internally known as R Exam Project Manager) will manage all aspects of the R exam overhaul and e320 major programmes for Eurostar. This requires management and coordination of all internal and external work streams and the residual work required to complete R exams including any depot modifications required within the agreed project timescales. The role will also lead and support other Engineering projects as required.\nThis is a permanent role is based on site at our Temple Mills depot in Leyton. Hybrid working is available, with the expectation you attend site 4 days per week.\nThe close date for this role is 9AM on Monday, 9 November 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; Eurostar reserves the right to contact candidates before close date and to close the role earlier if suitable candidates are identified.\nInternal use only: Grade F travel services 4-5.\nRequirements\nWe’re looking for someone to:\nLead the delivery of the R Exam overhaul programme, ensuring milestones are achieved safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.\nManage and coordinate multiple internal and external project workstreams, aligning activities across Engineering, Fleet Planning, Production, Quality, Procurement, and supplier organisations.\nMonitor fleet maintenance schedules and running kilometre targets, ensuring R Exams are planned and delivered within vehicle maintenance requirements.\nIdentify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing mitigation plans and escalating issues appropriately to senior stakeholders.\nChair project governance and review meetings, providing clear progress updates and driving actions to resolve delays, quality concerns, and operational challenges.\nCollaborate with Siemens and other suppliers to oversee contractual deliverables, material readiness, quality performance, and supplier compliance throughout the programme lifecycle.\nSupport the development of future maintenance and overhaul strategies, including optimisation initiatives to improve fleet availability, reliability, and operational performance.\nDevelop business cases, manage project budgets and reporting activities, and maintain effective stakeholder engagement across the UK and mainland Europe.\nYou'll need...\nProven project management experience delivering complex engineering or rolling stock projects from planning through to implementation.\nStrong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build effective relationships across multiple organisations.\nExperience managing project risks, dependencies, and change activities within a safety-critical or regulated environment.\nGood understanding of engineering governance, legislation, industry standards, and safety management principles.\nAbility to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, contractors, and technical specialists to deliver project objectives.\nStrong analytical and organisational skills, with experience using project management tools and software to track progress and performance.\nKnowledge of rolling stock maintenance, train operations, fleet management, or rail engineering environments would be advantageous.\nEducated to HNC, HND, Degree level, or equivalent in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline; IOSH and/or risk management qualifications would be desirable.\nBenefits\nWe’re constantly working to create a bright future for our company and our colleagues. That’s why we offer a wide range of brilliant benefits, including:\nTravel benefits that can be used for both work and play including 75% off underground network from Day 1 \nCompetitive defined benefit pension scheme \nFree Eurostar tickets \nDiscounted Eurostar tickets for friends and family \nOngoing training and development \nFree, confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme\nPeer-to-Peer support from trained Mental Health First Aiders/Personne de Confiance\nLots of other exclusive deals, discounts and perks \nA whole new platform for your career - If you think you’ve got what it takes to help us make Eurostar bigger and better than ever before then we’d love to hear from you.\nAt Eurostar we believe in giving everyone an equal chance. 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