Senior/ Principal Track Engineer – Specialist - London/Manchester/Birmingham

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking a Track Engineer to join our established Rail Engineering Services team in the Southwest if or the Midlands to take a leading role on the technical delivery of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK & Ireland, and overseas. This role will require time working in our London offices, as well as across the country and overseas as required for project needs.

A little more about your role…

• Taking a leading role on project delivery as a Lead Designer or in an Integration role;
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplines to develop engineering solutions from a technical perspective;
• Supporting the wider track community through contributing to development design process and tools;
• Mentoring and supporting the development of the next generation of engineers ;
• Supporting major projects in the UK, Ireland and globally including schemes like East West Rail, Northern Powerhouse Rail and Dublin Metrolink;
• Setting an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instilling a strong safety culture within the delivery team;
• Leading design coordination activities such as integrated design reviews and promoting digitalisation to aid delivery.

A little more about your team…

You will work on exciting and inspiring projects for a variety of infrastructure owners, national and local governments, public and private sector clients including Translink, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, MetroLink, Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail, Network Rail and HS2. You will be part of the Track Technical Advisory team within the Track Engineering Service Line – a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work together to:

• Work with a variety of teams to support projects from the earliest stages of feasibility through to detailed design;
• Support global projects with subject matter specialist knowledge focussing on track technical interface;
• Provide clients with technical excellence through our delivery of projects.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• A strong technical background in track engineering, with knowledges of the key discipline interface
• Experience of delivering projects to a variety of different standards, including Network Rail and EuroNorms;
• Strong experience across multiple parts of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;
• Experience undertaking the role of Track Lead Designer as CRE or Deputy CRE as appropriate to size of project;
• A desire to travel internationally;
• Chartered or Incorporated registration with a relevant professional engineering institution.

It is desirable for applicants to have:

• Prior experience of Design & Engineering Manager, either leading smaller schemes or as a deputy;
• Technical specialist knowledge in a track sub-disciplines, such as trackbed engineering, gauging or componentry;
• Experience delivering designs using Bently Open Rail Designer;
• Corridor modelling experience;
• International project deliver experience.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

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What’s In It For You?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.