Senior​/Principal Reliability; RAM Engineer - Rail

Senior/Principal Reliability (RAM) Engineer - Rail

WSP is a global engineering and professional services firm with a strong focus on innovative and sustainable solutions.

• Managing RAM processes according to sector standards (e.g., EN 50126) and performing relevant activities such as planning, analysing, verifying and reporting.
• Leading the RAM team to deliver planned activities and managing sub‑contractors.
• Facilitating cross‑functional collaboration and integration, including stakeholder management.
• Providing expertise to support bids, advisory and strategic decisions, and to maintain client relationships.
• Mentoring junior RAM members and acting as a focal point for technical guidance.
• Encouraging and promoting the innovation and implementation of new techniques and tools to improve efficiency.
• Promoting the WSP brand through engagement with industry partners, professional institutions and by presenting papers at conferences and events.

• A degree in a technical engineering discipline or extensive relevant experience.
• RAM engineering experience (rail experience desirable but not essential).
• Corporate membership with an appropriate professional institution (e.g., SAR, IET, IMechE).
• Professional registration as a Chartered Engineer or significant progression towards that goal.
• Proven ability to deliver RAM activities and provide technical leadership to a team of RAM and Safety engineers.
• Proven ability to support RAM and Safety engineering activities, including creating supporting arguments and evidence.
• Experience liaising with regulatory and independent parties/bodies.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the application of the EN 50126 series and related standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplined team.
• Knowledge of mainline or metro railway systems (e.g., signalling, control systems, rolling stock, traction power, depots).

• Experience working on international projects.
• Experience in other sectors (e.g., aviation, nuclear, oil & gas, defence).
• Mixed experience in consultancy and supplier/clients side environment.

WSP positively encourages 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.