Project Manager, Rail Engineering Services

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.

A little more about your role…

We are seeking enthusiastic Project Managers to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team to lead on the management and delivery of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK and overseas.

In undertaking this role you will:

• Lead, direct, and coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams, being accountable to the Client for project delivery;

• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes;

• Work alongside Engineering and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of Rail projects;

• Set an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instil a strong safety culture within the delivery team;

• Lead and contribute to the development of high performing teams from multiple technical disciplines and specialisms (including subconsultants);

• Administer the contract to monitor and safeguard the schedule and commercial performance of projects;

• Be responsible for work winning through leading design tenders;

• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring project managers.

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 Network Rail, HS2, regional transport bodies, operators and contractors. You will be part of the Engineering Management and Project Management Service Line – a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work together to:

• Deliver multi-disciplinary projects for our clients;

• Undertake work across the full project lifecycle, from early concept stage to detailed design and subsequently supporting delivery contractors on site;

• Mentor others in the team, supporting their development by sharing knowledge and experience;

• Provide clients with technical excellence through our delivery of projects.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A track record of successfully managing and delivering multi-disciplinary projects;

• Strong experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;

• An ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client’s expectations;

• Technical knowledge (preferably in rail) to be able to challenge project teams on outputs/deliverables;

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and demonstrable pathway to chartership;

• Understanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations, and the application of “safe by design” techniques;

• Understanding of client engineering assurance processes.

It is desirable for applicants to have:

• Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;

• A track record of mentoring and developing staff.