Overview
Engineering Manager - Railway Engineering Services at WSP in the UK & Ireland (Belfast-based). Lead the technical delivery of a diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK & Ireland, and overseas.
Responsibilities
* Leading, directing, and coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams, and supporting the resolution of complex technical problems
* Managing client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes
* Setting an example for health, safety and welfare on projects and instilling a strong safety culture within the delivery team
* Leading the development and management of client requirements and other assurance outputs (assumptions and departures)
* Leading design coordination activities such as integrated design reviews and promoting digitalisation to aid delivery
* Working alongside Project and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of Rail projects
* Providing guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring engineering managers
Team and Projects
You will work on exciting and inspiring projects for infrastructure owners, national and local governments, and public/private sector clients including Translink, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, MetroLink, Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail, Network Rail, HS2, and others. You will be part of the Engineering Management and Project Management Service Line, delivering multi-disciplinary projects across the full design lifecycle and mentoring others in the team.
The role is based in our city centre office in Belfast. We provide a flexible, collaborative working environment focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff, with access to modern facilities and convenient transport links. The successful candidate must be resident in Belfast.
What we are looking for
* A track record of delivering multi-disciplinary projects as an Engineering Manager or Assistant Engineering Manager / Design Manager
* Engineering specialism and experience in railway engineering design
* Experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation
* A strong understanding of health and safety regulations (CSM, CDM and other regulations) and the application of safe-by-design techniques
* Ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities and delivering value to meet or exceed our client’s expectations
* Technical knowledge to challenge project outputs / deliverables
* Experience undertaking roles with specific engineering responsibilities, e.g. CEM, CRE, DPE or PE, or equivalent
* Chartered or incorporated registration with a relevant professional engineering institution, or working towards this
* Understanding of client engineering assurance processes
* Understanding of railway standards
Desirable
* Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation
* Experience of engineering management of consents-led schemes
* Experience mentoring and developing staff
About us and benefits
Join a global team of more than 69,000 employees delivering positive, long-lasting impacts with a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. We have over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland and are committed to local communities and international collaboration.
What’s in it for you?
* Work-life balance with hybrid working (two days a week at home) and collaboration in modern offices across the UK
* Inclusivity and belonging: we encourage diverse backgrounds and provide employee resource groups
* Health and wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex up to 40% off gym memberships, menopause support
* Flex time: WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities; flexible leave arrangements; option to use bank holidays flexibly
* Your development: training, mentoring, and Chartership support
#WeAreWSP – We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments.
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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