E&P Plant Principal​/Senior Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior/Principal E&P (Fixed Plant) Engineer to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team to lead and support the wider team on the technical delivery for a number of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK and internationally. You will be a dedicated team player who takes initiative, delivers on time and within budget, applies an analytical approach to problem solving, and works with a positive can‑do attitude.

To find out more about our Rail business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP:

• Lead the Fixed Plant aspects within larger multi‑disciplinary technical teams for a number of our projects and support resolution of complex technical problems.
• Oversee and coordinate the development of Fixed Plant designs across all stages of the design lifecycle.
• Provide technical advice to both internal company disciplines as well as clients.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes.
• Potential to undertake CRE roles as required in accordance with /L2/INI/02009.
• Provide guidance, support and mentorship to Early Career Professionals.

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, TfGM, Translink & Iarnród Éireann, Regional Transport Bodies and Contractors together with Overseas Clients. You will be part of a Fixed Plant Team, within our Electrification and Plant (E&P) Service Line, that gets involved in asset renewals and new Fixed Plant infrastructure through all stages of design.

You will be part of a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work great together on the design and integration of Fixed Plant systems and sub‑systems including:

• Fixed Plant Development Design, equivalent to the early ES Network Rail Levels, leading to Approval in Outline (AiO) and subsequently Approval in Principle (AiP).
• Fixed Plant Detailed Design, equivalent to Network Rail Level ES5, suitable for Approved for Construction (AFC) Level.
• Application of the latest Industry Standards, particularly BS 7671 and /L2/ELP/21085, in the design of Railway Signalling Power, Lineside LV Power, Points Heating, Earthing and Bonding, Lighting and Station Electrical Systems.
• Electrical Circuit Diagrams and Calculations.
• Production, on behalf of Clients, of Fixed Plant Requirement Documents.
• Review, on behalf of Clients, of Fixed Plant Specifications and Designs produced by others.

• Experience in delivery of one or more of the areas of expertise listed above.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation.
• An ability to manage multiple work streams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgments/decisions to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Technical knowledge to challenge individuals and teams on outputs and deliverables.
• A chartered professional, or working towards chartership, with a relevant Institution and a track record of mentoring and developing staff.
• Experience of undertaking CRE roles or competency to do so.
• Understanding of Client Engineering assurance processes.

Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & belonging: we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and support a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Health & wellbeing: we provide a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme, and comprehensive menopause support package.

Flexible working arrangements, part‑time options, ability to purchase additional leave, and use of bank holiday entitlement.

Development and training support, mentoring, and chartership opportunities.

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.