Engineering Manager – First Bus London (Stamford Brook Depot)

Location: Chiswick, London
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Join First Bus London as an Engineering Manager at our Chiswick site and play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable, reliable transport. This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing engineering team in one of London's most dynamic transport networks — ensuring safety, efficiency, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

 About the Role

As our Engineering Manager, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians, driving operational excellence across vehicle maintenance, reliability, and compliance. You'll ensure our fleet is safe, efficient, and ready to serve thousands of passengers every day — while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.

You'll take ownership of:

• Managing all engineering and maintenance operations at Chiswick depot.
• Leading and developing your engineering team to achieve outstanding performance.
• Overseeing maintenance planning, asset reliability, and lifecycle management.
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, environmental, and statutory standards.
• Using data and technology to optimise fleet performance and reduce downtime.
• Collaborating with OEMs, contractors, and internal business partners to deliver projects and technical improvements.

What We're Looking For

You'll bring proven leadership experience in an engineering or maintenance environment — ideally within transport, industrial, or other safety-critical sectors.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Evidence of ongoing professional development in engineering or technical management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, reliability, and asset management.
• Excellent understanding of engineering principles, statutory requirements, and health & safety legislation.
• Skilled in analysing engineering data to drive performance and improvement.

Desirable:

• Qualifications in systems, electrical, or mechanical safety; NEBOSH/IOSH certification.
• Experience managing large or complex asset portfolios or industrial systems.
• Familiarity with digital tools, automation, or sustainability initiatives in engineering.

About You

You're a safety-focused, data-driven leader who thrives under pressure and inspires those around you. You'll combine methodical precision with an innovative mindset, leading by example to deliver excellence every day.

You'll also be:

• Proactive, adaptable, and forward-thinking.
• A strong communicator able to influence across all levels.
• Customer-oriented and passionate about service reliability.
• Committed to sustainability and continuous professional growth.

Why First Bus London?

At First Bus, we're moving London forward — investing in cleaner, greener vehicles, smarter technologies, and exceptional people. Join us and you'll be part of a collaborative, inclusive team where your expertise truly makes a difference.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development and professional training opportunities
• Supportive, safety-first culture
• A chance to lead at the forefront of sustainable transport innovation