Depots and Stabling Operations Advisor – WSP (UK & Ireland)
We are seeking an experienced Rail Depot Operations Specialist to join our Client Engineering and Advisory Services team. This client‑facing role combines deep operational knowledge with strategic insight to optimise depot performance and support major rail projects.
Responsibilities:
- Provide operational insight to support rail operational planning and digital visual simulation of depots, covering activities from train preparation to heavy maintenance and overhaul.
- Validate and interpret depot performance models developed by remote modelling teams, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights for clients.
- Engage with clients to advise on depot optimisation strategies and operational improvements.
- Support the development and design of new‑build depots as part of large infrastructure projects.
- Contribute to assessments of new or changing rolling stock fleets and their impact on depot operations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver consultancy services and innovative solutions.
- Potential involvement in international projects, offering varied and challenging work.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in managing or operating rail depots.
- Strong understanding of depot equipment usage and specification.
- Experience in rostering and managing depot operational staff.
- Demonstrated ability to optimise depot performance.
- Familiarity with digital technologies for depot optimisation.
- Experience supporting design projects.
Desirable Experience:
- Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional body.
- Consultancy experience (preferred but not essential).
- Involvement in fleet acceptance or assessing impacts of new rolling stock on depot operations.
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.
We are a leading engineering and professional services firm with 72,800 professionals worldwide. Our inclusive culture, hybrid working policy, health and wellbeing benefits, and development opportunities make WSP a great place to grow.
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Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Professional Services
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