Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior/Principal Engineering & Plant (Fixed Plant) Engineer to lead and support the technical delivery of rail engineering projects across the UK and internationally. To learn more about our rail business, visit https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/transit.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Fixed Plant aspects within larger multi‑disciplinary technical teams for a number of projects and support resolution of complex technical problems.
- Oversee and co‑ordinate the development of Fixed Plant designs across all stages of the design lifecycle.
- Provide technical advice to internal company disciplines as well as clients.
- Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes.
- Potential to undertake CRE roles as required in accordance with NR/L2/INI/02009.
- Provide guidance, support and mentorship to Early Career Professionals.
Key Technical Activities
- Lead Fixed Plant Development Design, equivalent to the early ES Network Rail Levels, leading to Approval in Outline (AiO) and subsequently Approval in Principle (AiP).
- Lead Fixed Plant Detailed Design, equivalent to Network Rail Level ES5, suitable for Approved for Construction (AFC) Level.
- Apply the latest Industry Standards, particularly BS 7671 and NR/L2/ELP/21085, in the design of Railway Signalling Power, Lineside LV Power, Points Heating, Earthing and Bonding, Lighting and Station Electrical Systems.
- Prepare Electrical Circuit Diagrams and Calculations.
- Produce Fixed Plant Requirement Documents on behalf of Clients.
- Review Fixed Plant Specifications and Designs produced by others on behalf of Clients.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in delivery of more than one of the areas of expertise listed above.
- Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgments/decisions to meet or exceed client expectations.
- Technical knowledge to challenge individuals and teams on outputs and deliverables.
- Chartered professional, or working towards chartership, with a relevant Institution and a track record of mentoring and developing staff.
- Experience of undertaking CRE roles or competency to do so.
- Understanding of Client Engineering assurance processes.
EEO Statement
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.
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