Technical Director - Railway Engineering Services

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Job Description

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

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

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

Responsibilities

At WSP, you'll find yourself challenged in more fascinating and far-reaching ways than ever before. You'll explore new and inspiring opportunities to make the most of your expertise, broaden your professional horizons and create exciting new possibilities for people, organisations and society in general.

We are seeking enthusiastic Engineering Managers to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team to lead on technical delivery for a number of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK.

In undertaking this role you will:

• Lead, direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams for a number of our projects and support resolution of complex technical problems
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes
• Have a strong understanding of CDM and health and safety regulations setting an example for Health Safety and Welfare on your projects and instilling a strong safety culture within the delivery team
• Lead on the development and management of client requirements and other assurance outputs i.e. assumptions and departures
• Lead design coordination activities such as IDR/IDC and promoting digitalisation to aid outputs
• Undertake the CEM role in accordance with NR/L2/INI/02009
• Support Project and Design Managers in the technical delivery of Rail projects
• Provide guidance, support and mentorship to aspiring engineering managers
• Maintain a strong and effective client network identifying and pursuing opportunities to support business objectives.

YOUR TEAM

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. You will report directly to our Rail Engineering Services Technical Solutions lead and be part of a small team of senior technical leaders that oversee our most challenging and complex projects. Together your focus will be:

• Deliver Rail Multi-Disciplinary Projects for a number of important Clients
• Undertake project work from across the full design lifecycle, from early concept stage to detailed design and subsequently supporting implementation contractors on site
• Act as a mentor to others in the business, supporting their development by imparting your technical knowledge and experiences
• Provide clients with technical excellence and the ability to delight.

The role will be based in one of our iconic city centre offices throughout the UK, primarily Birmingham, Glasgow, London or Manchester. Our offices provide a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff and benefits from innovative design, substantial amounts of natural light, open collaborative spaces and easy access to public transport.

Qualifications

We are actively seeking recognised senior Engineering Leaders with demonstrable multidisciplinary delivery experience; proven leaders that have a track record of developing and maintaining Client relationships.

We are looking for candidates with:

• A track record of successfully delivering multi-disciplinary projects and programmes as a Senior Engineering Professional
• Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation.
• An ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client's expectations.
• Technical knowledge to be able to challenge project teams on outputs/deliverables and where necessary, clients to ensure focus is maintained on defined scope or where scope needs to be modified.
• A chartered professional with a relevant Institution and a track record of mentoring and developing staff.
• Experience undertaking CEM and/or CRE roles
• Understanding of Client Engineering assurance processes i.e. GRIP and PACE
• Experience of Network Rail and / or HS2 standards. Awareness of other standards i.e. TfL or Crossrail desirable.

About Us

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

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

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP's Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP Hour" which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that's chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.