Senior​/Principal Reliability; RAM Engineer - Rail

Senior/Principal Reliability (RAM) Engineer - Rail

Apply for the Senior/Principal Reliability (RAM) Engineer - Rail role at WSP in the UK & Ireland and help shape key rail projects.

At WSP you work on landmark projects within a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. This role offers the chance to lead RAM activities, support clients, and drive innovation across the rail sector.

• Manage RAM processes in line with sector standards (e.g., EN 50126 for rail) and perform relevant activities such as planning, analysing, verifying, and reporting.
• Lead the RAM team, deliver planned activities, and manage sub‑contractors.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and integrate stakeholder management.
• Support bids, advisory, and strategic decisions, and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor junior RAM members, acting as the focal point for technical expertise and guidance.
• Promote innovation and new techniques/tools to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Promote the WSP brand through industry engagement, including committees, councils, and conferences.

• A degree in a technical engineering discipline or extensive relevant experience.
• RAM engineering experience (rail desirable but not essential).
• Corporate membership with an appropriate professional institution (e.g., SaRS, IET, IMechE).
• Professional registration as a Chartered Engineer or significant progress toward 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 and/or create supporting arguments and evidence.
• Proven ability to liaise with regulatory and independent parties or bodies.
• Extensive knowledge and experience applying the EN 50126 series and related standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working as part of a multi‑disciplined team.
• Knowledge and experience in mainline or metro railway systems (e.g., Signalling, Control Systems, Rolling Stock, Traction Power, Depots).

• Experience working on international projects.
• Experience in sectors such as aviation, nuclear, oil & gas, defence.
• Mixed experience in consultancy and supplier/client environments.

Hybrid working policy allows you to work from home up to two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern UK offices.

WSP welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, supports an inclusive culture, and offers employee resource groups to promote belonging.

Access a Thrive programme, virtual GP service, gym membership discount, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Use WSP My Hour for one hour each day, flexible working arrangements, additional leave options, and bank holiday entitlement.

Invest in training, mentoring, and chartership support to foster your professional growth.

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.