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Approvals Project Manager #RO #UK

Date:  May 21, 2026
Company:  CAF Rolling Stock UK
Location: 

COVENTRY, GB

ABOUT CAF

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.

Other requirements and/or aspects to be assessed

CAF is currently delivering six vehicle projects in the UK for four different train operating companies, with future orders in the pipeline. Each of these projects will be authorised into service by the Office of Rail and Road, in accordance with the Railway Interoperability Regulations 2011. In addition to this compatibility with Network Rail infrastructure has to be demonstrated before delivery, testing and service operation can begin.  This is a key role which will ensure that these activities are undertaken on time.

The UK Project Approvals Manager will provide support to and coordination of all approvals and safety related activities, strategies, systems and deliverables for CAF projects in the UK. Your role will be to ensure that systems are maintained to ensure that all the necessary approvals are granted, and safety is demonstrated, to facilitate the timely introduction into service of CAF fleets onto the UK railway.

Support the UK Approvals Manager & the Projects Safety & Approvals Manager in the delivery of all required approvals and authorisations to permit the entry into service of CAF fleets in the UK.

Undertake planning, coordination and monitoring of all approvals submissions for CAF’s contracts in the UK

Develop and maintain approvals and safety project programmes.

Coordinate Compatibility Steering Group and Testing Assurance Group meetings and subject matter work streams

Publish regular KPIs

Prepare the Project Compatibility File

In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined, you must be prepared to undertake such additional duties which may result from changing circumstances, but which may not of necessity change the general character or level of responsibility to the post.

 

 

Essential

Relevant degree or equivalent.

Experience of successful delivery, as part of a team, in a multi-disciplinary project environment.

Project management and project coordination skills and experience.

Able to communicate with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

Excellent IT skills including experience of Microsoft packages including Excel.

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.

Able to maintain accurate records.

Able to work flexibly across a broad range of activities as the role evolves.

Able to respond and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced pressured environment.

Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

Flexibility to travel regularly in the UK.

Desirable

Knowledge of railway (or similar) approvals, authorization, compliance and conformance processes.

 

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!

Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!

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