Senior Rail Architect - WSP Architecture
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Salary
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£47,600
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2451 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £47,600, 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2451 Architects Most likely code | £33,400 | £38,100 | £42,800 | £47,600 |
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
A little more about your role…
As a Senior Rail Architect, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality architectural design for complex station and rail infrastructure projects. You’ll work across feasibility, concept and design stages, helping develop creative and technically coordinated solutions within multidisciplinary teams.
You’ll work closely with engineers and specialists across structures, MEP, fire, digital design, wayfinding and more to ensure our architectural outputs are robust, practical and integrated.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and support architectural design packages on rail and station projects
- Develop and review drawings, layouts, reports and BIM deliverables
- Coordinate across engineering disciplines to ensure well‑aligned outcomes
- Participate in workshops, design reviews and client discussions
- Mentor and support junior team members
- Contribute to bids and new‑work opportunities when required
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- Architectural experience working on rail, transport, infrastructure or similarly complex multidisciplinary projects
- Strong design and technical capability, with confidence delivering and leading architectural workstreams
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. 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.#LI-CH1
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Where this offer sits in the market
Architects (SOC 2451) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~33k in sample- Middle half £37,388–57,252
- Median £46,644
- Going rate £47,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,800
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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 2451 going rate of £47,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.