For our Locomotives division we are looking for a
Project Manager Heavy Maintenance (f/m/d)
Alpha Trains has owned and leased locomotives and passenger trains for 25 years. More than 150 employees of various nationalities are active across Europe. Our more than 1,000 locomotives and passenger trains are utilized in 22 European countries.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership and delivering results. You bring a strong technical background combined with a practical, solution-oriented mindset. With your experience, you feel confident managing complex maintenance projects and working closely with a variety of stakeholders.
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- Lead complex overhaul and maintenance projects end-to-end, taking full ownership of planning, execution, budget, and quality outcomes
- Own and drive the full procurement lifecycle - from supplier selection and tendering to defining scopes, evaluating proposals, and negotiating contracts
- Capture and apply supplier insights and lessons learned to continuously enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve fleet reliability
- Conduct thorough asset inspections before and after maintenance to define required works and ensure all activities are completed in full compliance with technical specifications
- Manage contractual delivery and acceptance processes while ensuring maintenance records and documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant
- Prepare high-quality internal approval documentation and deliver clear, concise monthly project reporting to internal stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including the ECM2 Manager, legal, commercial, and fleet teams
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
- Bring your expertise with a degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering or equivalent experience
- At least three years of experience in engineering or project management, including maintenance projects, preferably within the rail industry
- Strong technical expertise with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical challenges in a professional manner
- Good understanding of legal, financial, and commercial aspects
- Fluent in English, with a basic knowledge of French; any other European language is a plus
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
Not fully convinced? We asked our colleagues: what makes working at Alpha Trains special: Employee film
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu. You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:


