Depots and Stabling Operations Advisor

Depots and Stabling Operations Advisor

Location: WSP, UK & Ireland

We are seeking an experienced Rail Depot Operations Specialist to join our Client Engineering and Advisory Services team. This is a client‑facing role that combines deep operational knowledge with strategic insight to optimise depot performance and support major rail projects.

• Provide operational insight to support rail operational planning and digital visual simulation of depots, covering activities from train preparation to heavy maintenance and overhaul.
• Validate and interpret depot performance models developed by remote modelling teams, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights for clients.
• Engage with clients to advise on depot optimisation strategies and operational improvements.
• Support the development and design of new‑build depots as part of large infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to assessments of new or changing rolling stock fleets and their impact on depot operations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver consultancy services and innovative solutions.
• Potential involvement in international projects, offering varied and challenging work.

• Proven experience in managing or operating rail depots.
• Strong understanding of depot equipment usage and specification.
• Experience in rostering and managing depot operational staff.
• Demonstrated ability to optimise depot performance.
• Familiarity with digital technologies for depot optimisation.
• Experience supporting design projects.

• Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional body.
• Consultancy experience (preferred but not essential).
• Involvement in fleet acceptance or assessing impacts of new rolling stock on depot operations.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Professional Services

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.