Project Manager, Rail Engineering Services

Job Description

We are seeking enthusiastic Project Managers to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team to lead on the management and delivery of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the United Kingdom and overseas.

• Lead, direct, and coordinate multi‑disciplinary technical teams, being accountable to the client for project delivery.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes.
• Work alongside Engineering and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of rail projects.
• Set an example for health, safety, and welfare on your projects and instil a strong safety culture within the delivery team.
• Lead and contribute to the development of high‑performing teams from multiple technical disciplines and specialisms (including sub‑consultants).
• Administer the contract to monitor and safeguard the schedule and commercial performance of projects.
• Be responsible for work‑winning through leading design tenders.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring project managers.

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, HS2, regional transport bodies, operators and contractors.

• A track record of successfully managing and delivering multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Strong experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgments/decisions to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Technical knowledge (preferably in rail) to be able to challenge project teams on outputs and deliverables.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and a demonstrable pathway to chartership.
• Understanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations, and the application of “safe by design” techniques.
• Understanding of client engineering assurance processes.

• Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation.
• A track record of mentoring and developing staff.

Hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home up to two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK. Flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and use of bank holiday entitlement. Access to the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, Gymflex scheme, comprehensive menopause support package, and initiatives to support health, wellbeing and a strong safety culture.

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.