Technical Development Engineer, Fleet Services

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Operational Support Services
Marlowe House – With occasional travel to various MPS sites and external partners.
Band N
Full Time
36 hours per week
Permanent

Job Title: Technical Development Engineer, Fleet Services

Salary: The starting salary is £55,662, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.

The salary is broken down as £52,653 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £57,417. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Marlowe House – With occasional travel to various MPS sites and external partners.

 

The police vehicle fleet is an important physical asset. It enables officers and staff to do their job, carries key equipment required, and provides safe transportation for the public / prisoners. 
 
The role of Fleet Services is to keep the Met mobile, ensuring we can detect, respond to, and prevent crime whilst building public trust and confidence. Fleet Services are committed to leading with innovation, responsibility and environmental consciousness, striving for a fleet that is safer, 
smarter and cleaner, with a focused approach as follows: 


1 - We will manage responsibly to deliver an excellent service and achieve value for money 
2 - We will deliver strategies to manage the fleet efficiently and effectively 
3 - We will deliver a fit-for-purpose, flexible and available fleet 
 
The complex needs of modern policing requires a wide range of vehicle types. We operate a fleet of over 5,200 assets on the road and river, as well as over 1,000 pedal cycles. London is the most complex and diverse city in the UK, and our fleet is reflective of that. We currently have over 220 different types of vehicles supporting all operational commands including armed response vehicles, HGVs, patrol cars, motorbikes and pedal cycles.  
 
Customers can be broadly grouped into three strategic pillars – Frontline Policing, Met Ops & Performance, and Counter Terrorism / Specialist Operations. Collectively this covers pan London requirements as well as national CT responsibilities.  
 
The overall fleet requirements and volumes are owned and governed by operational leaders at the Strategic Fleet Board. Operational teams are accountable for the volume of fleet required to undertake their roles, and Fleet Services support and enable effective decision making through provision of information and technical / industry knowledge. 

About The Role

The Technical Development Engineer will drive development, integration, and deployment of advanced technologies, engineering solutions, and processes that support the design, testing, and build of vehicles tailored to meet the complex operational requirements of the MPS fleet.

This position will strengthen the capabilities of both internal Engineering teams and external suppliers by embedding robust engineering principles and industry best practice across all stages of design and development. A key element of the role will involve introducing modern engineering systems that enhance process automation, quality control, and overall efficiency.

The role will champion innovation and lead the transition towards emerging vehicle technologies. This includes fleet electrification and the integration of next‑generation systems that enhance performance, safety, sustainability, and operational effectiveness across the fleet.

Additional Information

If successful at the application sift stage, you will then undertake an online assessment relevant to the role to test your suitability. Subject to a positive outcome in your assessment, you will then be invited to interview.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technology Equipment / solutions - Lead on innovation in automotive and ancillary equipment technology, carrying out R&D activities, overseeing pilots and trials of new technology, ensuring correct application of technology. Monitor and report on the progress of prototype and technology demonstration projects, ensuring their alignment to Fleet strategy and technical requirements.  
  • Systems and process solutions – Lead on the development of systems and process to support Engineering activities e.g. requirements management, design review, design release and design validation/production validation. 
  • Requirement Management - Liaise with stakeholders to fully understand the user requirements and technical requirements of vehicles and equipment for use within MPS. 
  • Vehicle suitability Solutions - Develop technical solutions support the adoption of advances in automotive technology e.g. the transition from ICE to EV, ensuring they meet operational demands and are fit-for-purpose in the most efficient and cost effective way.
  • Delivery planning – Work with 3rd party suppliers to establish project plans, working closely with them to clarify and resolve any technical issues and concerns. 
  • Conversion solutions – Develop vehicle conversion and conversion process solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory or legal obligations, resolving conversion issues with suppliers, identifying and agreeing alternative technical solutions. Support the management of vehicle converters and rigorous quality control of vehicle builds. 
  • Innovations / improvements - Provide professional technical advice as to what is in “the art of the possible” for vehicles, equipment, conversion and processes. 
  • Technology projects - Support the delivery of other ad hoc programmes, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives ensuring their alignment to Fleet strategy and technical requirements. 
  • Technical Standards - Develop and implement Fleet technical standards. As part of the technical governance process, champion the change process for technical standards across Fleet Services. 
  • Effective Relationships - Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers and end users while ensuring the highest level of operational service delivery to ensure efficiency, value for money and a positive user experience 

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 15th May 2026.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager 1- 2 weeks after the vacancy has closed. A planned remote assessment will then take place 1 to 2 weeks after initial review.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 1 to 2 weeks after the Hiring manager’s review.

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Knowledge and Skills

  • Automotive industry technology / engineering - Comprehensive grasp of the automotive industry technology and engineering principles. In depth technical knowledge of modern vehicle design and construction including hybrid and pure electric vehicles. 
  • Requirements Management - How to capture and specify customer requirements in complex vehicle engineering environments, preferably 
    with emergency services content. Can understand user needs and convert these into detailed vehicle engineering requirements 
  • Legislation, regulations and policy - Good Knowledge of all statutory regulations and directives in relation vehicle conversions & maintenance i.e. Transport legislation, European Safety Signs Directive, European Communities (Motor Vehicle Type Approval) Regulations, Council Directive, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1988, Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 etc.  
  • Product development lifecycles - Knowledge of automotive product development lifecycles, processes and engineering disciplines used for requirements management, design validation and change control. 
  • Electrical principles / systems - Good understanding of AC & DC electrical principles and systems.  
  • Technical Standards - Able to create and manage technical standards. How to establish and lead a technical standards governance process. Able to read, interpret, create and control technical documentation. 
  • Commercial / Procurements - Knowledge of procurement policy and practices to ensure technical requirements align with commercial practices.
  • Communication skills - Able to build positive stakeholder relationships with 3rd party suppliers. Excellent communicator, listener and influencer comfortable working autonomously and as a team player. Ability to confidently articulate ideas and gain the confidence of customers, team members and senior management whilst managing expectations.  
  • Decision making - Ability to make decisions and interact professionally with a diverse group of colleagues, suppliers, senior managers, and subject matter experts. 
  • Programme / project management - effective analytical project management skills, including understanding business needs and operational requirements. How to develop, lead and report on technical projects using a formal methodology. 
  • Police equipment - Police warning and communication systems, fitted high tech surveillance equipment. Vehicle conversions and unique specialist on board equipment 
  • In vehicle Technology - Practical knowledge of in vehicle technology. Good knowledge in the design and development of systems and solutions including vehicle network architecture and communication protocols. 
  • IT/Systems - Practical knowledge of IT systems and capability within a similar business required to facilitate and manage engineering activities i.e. requirements management, design management and change control.
  • Analytical - Ability to interpret and analyse the impact of technical issues, provide recommendations to senior management for approval and support and influence decision making. Ability to identify and understand the needs of the business and highly adept at anticipating problems, utilising quantitative and qualitative data to drive solutions and manage demand 
  • MPS Knowledge - Organisational and governance structures across the MPS and how they interact with each other to deliver corporate priorities and objectives

Experience

  • Engineering experience - Proven vehicle-engineering experience in product or system design & development and problem solving.
  • Technical requirements - Proven experience of collecting and interpreting customer requirements and developing these into technical requirements. 
  • Technical documentation and processes - Experience in producing technical documentation and associated document management processes.
  • Technical change / projects - Using technical experience / expertise to effectively manage projects (including risk management), developing and implementing problem solving initiatives 
  • Vehicle & Technology lifecycles - Experience in vehicle and/or technology lifecycle management from concept through to obsolescence and operating with associated lifecycle management processes.  
  • Continuous Improvement - Good practical application of continuous improvement tools and techniques within a automotive environment.
  • Relationship management - Senior level relationship management, both internally and externally, to negotiate value for money, provide excellent service delivery and manage performance service levels.
  • Commercial / contract management – Awareness of commercial practices including contract management and procurement processes, particularly in managing external suppliers to meet SLAs and KPIs 
  • Certifications – To be considered for this role, candidates must hold at least one of the following qualifications as a minimum: 
    o A recognised automotive engineering qualification e.g. degree, HNC, or HND 
    o IMI Level 4 or Level 5 
    o City & Guilds Level 4 in an automotive subject
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