Principal/ Associate Systems Consultant - Rail
Join to apply for the Principal/ Associate Systems Consultant - Rail role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.
Overview
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.
What the Role Involves
* Supporting project teams to solve complex integration problems for our clients on major infrastructure programmes
* Leading tasks within a project environment, leading other resources on larger projects, or having sole accountability for small projects
* As a professional in systems engineering and integration, demonstrating willingness and openness to challenge and learn from our clients and colleagues, with a commitment to mentoring Early Career Professionals
* Helping define projects, adding value and reducing risk for our clients by applying pragmatic systems thinking and collaborative behaviours on big systems engineering projects
* Supporting interval team development activities focused on business and/or technical development
* Gaining commercial responsibility of your project and awareness of the wider business while working in a consultancy environment
* Proactively seeking knowledge and learning opportunities from within our team or via external sources to determine the right approach to a problem, considering competing needs and constraints on resources, time and cost
* Proactively maintaining an up-to-date CPD record whilst developing a professional network
What We Are Looking For
* A degree in a relevant engineering discipline
* Chartered status with a relevant professional body, or a clear path to achieve it within the near future
* Post‑degree experience in delivering systems integration in a rail environment
* Experience applying systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS) and techniques (e.g., MBSE)
* Experience identifying and defining the appropriate approach to systems engineering on projects
* Experience leading others in delivering systems engineering projects and/or tasks
* A background in client‑facing roles and stakeholder engagement
* Understanding of systems engineering challenges across lifecycle stages
* Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
* Innovative ideas for development of systems engineering services
Benefits & Work‑Life Balance
Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week. Opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity and belonging culture. Health & wellbeing support including virtual GP service, gymflex scheme, menopause support. Flexible time, part‑time and flexible arrangements, additional leave options. Development and training opportunities, mentorship and chartership pathways.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr