.Joining Arup

Arup is a UK-headquartered independent firm of Designers, Planners, Engineers, Consultants, and Technical Specialists offering a broad range of professional services. With 90 offices in 35 countries, our 19,000+ staff offer a broad range of professional services and through our work, we make a positive difference in the world. Working for the Arup Building Services team offers the chance to work on exciting projects with a truly collaborative team including top experts in their field who are approachable and always happy to help. It's an exciting time to be a part of our growth in India.

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The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work with delivery teams supporting major projects in India and the Middle East. We are an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.

As the Rolling Stock Team Lead based out of Bangalore, playing a key leadership role in the Rail Systems Team, responsible for technical excellence, project delivery, and team performance in rolling stock projects. You will collaborate with various leaders to help develop annual business plans, building strategy for talent mapping and capability plans.

You will report to the India Rail Leader, direct rolling stock project resourcing and actively interface with other discipline leads to ensure coordinated project delivery and technical excellence.

The successful candidate will be based in our Bangalore office supporting India and global teams (primarily in the Middle East).

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to

• Rolling Stock Technical Design & Delivery: A highly skilled, hands-on Rolling Stock Engineer capable of leading the design, specification and integration for rolling stock (locomotives, metro cars, EMUs, DMUs and wagons) for mainline and urban rail projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.

• Know how: Established know-how of railway operations and systems, with a broader understanding of other railway sub systems, not limited to; track, trains, power, signalling and train control, communications, integration, planning, operations and maintenance, where you will be referred as a domain expert in Rolling Stock domain.

• Specification Development: Oversee the development of technical specifications, compliance with Indian and international standards (e.g., RDSO, EN, UIC, BS), and ensure alignment with client and operator requirements.

• Rolling Stock Subsystem Technical Expertise: Direct detailed assessments of rolling stock mechanical and electrical systems, including carbody, bogie, brake and pneumatic systems, couplers, doors, HVAC, and adjacent disciplines.

• Rolling Stock Assurance: Supervise and validate rolling stock assurance analyses including traction performance, stress analysis, crashworthiness, dynamics and gauging, RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) requirements etc.

• Design Coordination: Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams (signalling, track, power, and systems integration) to ensure the seamless interface and integration of rolling stock within the overall railway system.

• Quality Assurance: Review and verify design work completed both locally and remotely to maintain high quality standards, and ensure compliance with Indian Railways, Metro Rail, and international safety and design standards.

• On Site Support: Oversee quality assurance at manufacturing sites, focusing on components such as carbody shells and bogie frames.

• Collaboration: Work closely with Arup Group offices undertaking projects within the Middle East and India, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Assist and represent Arup’s Rolling Stock services to the clients and stakeholders when required.

• Regulatory Compliance: Liaise with local authorities / approval bodies to secure project approvals and ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with local authorities, RDSO, and statutory bodies to secure project approvals and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Integrate health and safety principles into all work practices in line with Arup and industry policies.

• Project Accountability: Ensure successful project delivery while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and efficiency.

• Client Presentations: Lead and participate in design workshops, technical reviews, and client meetings, providing expert guidance and representing Arup’s interests.

• Mentorship & Team Development: Mentor and coach junior rolling stock engineers, fostering professional growth and technical excellence within the team.

• Business & Technical Development: Support senior management in business development, technical initiatives and the growth of the rolling stock capability within India.

• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare technical design reports, specifications, and rolling stock design documentation as required.

• Feasibility & Sustainability: Conduct feasibility studies and prepare reports on sustainability options for rolling stock and depot facilities.

• Innovation & Technology: Leverage emerging technologies to improve and streamline design processes.

If this role right for you?

· Bachelor’s degree (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; a master’s degree or specialisation in Railway Engineering is advantageous.

· Minimum 15 years of post-graduate experience, with at least 10 years in rolling stock projects in India, international experience will be an added advantage.

· Demonstrable track record in delivering rolling stock projects for Indian Railways, metros, or international rail clients.

· In-depth knowledge of Indian (RDSO, IRS) and international (EN, UIC, BS, UAE, KSA) standards, as well as Indian regulatory and statutory approval processes.

· Minimum 5 years of experience working on projects in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE and KSA, either in-country or from a remote design office.

· Proven track record in client and stakeholder engagement.

· Experience in rolling stock procurement, requirements management, specification development, and supplier engagement.

· Experience of working in Multi-D environment and with good interface skills.

· Experience in developing and reviewing technical documentation, test reports, and compliance submissions.

· Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

· Overseas Travel: Willingness to travel within India and internationally for project delivery and client engagement.

· Chartered Engineer status and membership in a relevant professional body is required.

· Familiarity with depot design, maintenance planning, and asset management systems is desirable.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs

Different people, shared values.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. We will do everything we can to support you.

What happens next?

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

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