WSP in the UK

Junior Engineering Manager - Railway Engineering Services

Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
12/19/2024
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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Team…

You will work on exciting and varied rail projects (heavy rail and metro schemes) 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 be part of the Engineering Management and Project Management Service Line – a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work together to:

  • Deliver multi-disciplinary projects for a number of important clients;
  • Undertake work across the full design lifecycle, from early concept stage to detailed design and subsequently supporting delivery contractors on site;
  • Provide clients with technical excellence through our delivery of projects.

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

We are actively seeking Engineering Managers with demonstrable multidisciplinary rail experience, looking to take the next step in their development with greater independence in how they deliver their work.

What We Are Looking For You To Demonstrate…

  • Evidence of successfully delivering multi-disciplinary projects as an Assistant Engineering Manager / Design Manager;
  • Enthusiasm to continue their development as an independent Engineering Manager;
  • Experience of working within a railway engineering discipline(s);
  • Experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;
  • An understanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations, and the application of “safe by design” techniques;
  • Excellent people skills to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client’s expectations;
  • Good technical knowledge to be able to challenge project teams on outputs / deliverables;
  • Chartered or incorporated registration with a relevant professional engineering institution, or working towards this;
  • Understanding of client engineering assurance processes;
  • Understanding of the application of engineering standards.

It Is Desirable For Applicants To Have

  • Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;
  • Experience of engineering management of consents-led schemes;
  • Experience of mentoring and/or developing staff.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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.

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