Engineering Manager - Rail Stations
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£51,900
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SOC 2127 (71% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,900, and WSP GROUP LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 71% match
- Likely 2121 (Civil engineers) · 23% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Most likely code | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
2121 Civil engineers Also possible | £35,200 | £40,300 | £45,300 | £50,400 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
A little more about your role...
Do you enjoy the thrill of leading, directing and coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams to solve complex technical problems and drive innovation whilst keeping client requirements in mind? If so, then the WSP Rail Stations team are actively seeking enthusiastic Engineering Managers to lead technical delivery of our diverse portfolio of Stations projects.
As an Engineering Manager you will:
- Responsibility for leading, directing and coordinating the technical aspects of multi-disciplinary station design projects.
- 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.
- Representing WSP and leading design coordination activities such as IDR/IDC
- Undertaking the CEM role in accordance with NR/L2/INI/02009
- Supporting the Project and Design Managers in the technical delivery of Rail projects
- Providing guidance, support and mentorship to aspiring engineering managers
YOUR TEAM
You will be joining a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work great together to:
- Undertake project work from across the full design lifecycle, from early concept stage to detailed design and subsequently supporting implementation contractors on site
- Deliver projects for Network Rail, HS2, TfL, TfW, TfGM, TfWM, Nexus and local authorities.
- Provide clients with technical excellence and the ability to delight.
Reporting to the Regional Service Lead, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting a challenging multi-disciplinary rail stations projects around.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join WSP as part of an expanding team delivering a variety of prestigious projects. The role will be based in one of our iconic city centre offices throughout the UK, primarily Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham or London. 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.
What we would be looking for you to demonstrate...
- Demonstrable multidisciplinary delivery experience; proven leaders that have a track record of developing and maintaining Client relationships.
- Chartered Engineer, or similar professional status
- Experience in client facing environment
- Ability to apply innovation and advanced engineering techniques to progress contract solutions.
- Experience undertaking the CEM and/or CRE roles
- Experience of multi-disciplinary projects within the context of a design organisation in the rail industry.
- Ability to lead and coordinate a team of technical resources and specialisms.
- 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, renegotiate and agree.
- Understanding of Client Engineering assurance process such as GRIP, PACE, Pathways etc
- Awareness of Network Rail standard construction details,
- Experience of Network Rail standards.
- Awareness of HS2, TfL and/or Crossrail standards desirable
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
With us, you can. Apply today.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering project managers and project engineers (SOC 2127) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £42,848–67,132
- Median £51,324
- Going rate £51,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,300–46,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. WSP GROUP LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2127 going rate of £51,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.