Associate​/Associate Director - Strategy & Feasibility - Rail, Light Rail, Freight, Local Authorities

Associate/Associate Director – Strategy & Feasibility – Rail, Light Rail, Freight, Local Authorities

Location:

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

The Strategy & Feasibility team within WSP’s UK Rail group provides systemic and integrated rail solutions across public and private sector clients. Working across light rail, freight and local authorities, you will advise clients on early‑stage railway requirements, develop feed‑forward projects and help secure funding.

• Provide strategic rail advice to external and internal clients.
• Take a central coordinating role on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Develop and deliver service offerings in light rail, freight or local authorities.
• Plan, manage and deliver tasks and projects, including bidding for new work.
• Engage with clients and build networks within WSP UK and global communities.

• Extensive experience in light rail, freight or local authority transport.
• Understanding of legislative and funding processes related to rail operations and scheme development.
• Knowledge across operational planning, strategic planning, business case development and engineering feasibility.
• Strategic thinker with ability to see the big picture and attend to detail.
• Pro‑active, collaborative professional style.
• Business development and bidding skills.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management, project‑management approach.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Professionally qualified or working towards professional qualifications.

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.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Business Development and Sales.