Lead Specification Engineer - Fleet Services
Job Title: Lead Specification Engineer - Fleet Services
Salary: The starting salary is £60,893 which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £57,965 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £63,230 Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: The role is based at Marlowe house but there will be an occasional requirement to travel to various MPS sites and external partners.
Come and help us lead the Engineering team responsible for designing and testing one of the most diverse specialist vehicle fleets in the UK. With over 5,200 vehicles and 220+ types, including patrol cars, HGVs, motorcycles, armed response vehicles, and armoured carriers, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of operational mobility for the Metropolitan Police Service.
About Fleet Services
Fleet Services keeps the Met mobile, enabling officers and staff to detect, respond to, and prevent crime while building public trust. Our mission is to deliver a fleet that is safer, smarter, and cleaner through innovation and responsibility. We manage a complex fleet that reflects London’s diversity, supporting frontline policing, specialist operations, and counter-terrorism.
About the Role
As Lead Specification Engineer, you will lead and develop the Specification Engineering team, setting technical standards and driving innovation in vehicle conversion and design. Acting as the technical authority, you’ll ensure compliance with legislation and MPS standards while delivering solutions that meet operational needs. A key focus will be supporting the transition to new technologies, including electrification of the fleet.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop Specification Engineers, ensuring workloads align with demand and performance standards.
- Technical Authority: Define and maintain technical standards for vehicle conversions, acting as Subject Matter Expert.
- Innovation: Lead development of new conversion methods and technologies, including EV solutions.
- Complex Projects: Oversee specification and delivery for specialist and complex vehicle conversions.
- Supplier Management: Negotiate with contractors to ensure compliance, functionality, and value for money.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect and sign off prototype builds, ensuring they meet specifications and operational requirements.
- Risk & Compliance: Conduct risk assessments to ensure adherence to legislation and safety standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements and new technologies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to deliver effective solutions.
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 17th February 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.