Senior/Principal Reliability (RAM) Engineer - Rail
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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.
A Bit More About Your Role
* Managing RAM processes according to the sector standards (e.g. EN 50126 for rail) and perform the relevant activities (planning, analysing, verifying, reporting).
* Leading the RAM team to deliver the planned activities and manage sub-contractors.
* Cross functional collaboration and integration including stakeholders management.
* Leveraging knowledge and experience to support bids, advisory, strategic decisions and wider team to manage the relationship with client.
* Mentoring junior RAM members of the team, acting as the focal point for technical expertise and guidance.
* Encouraging and promoting the innovation and implementation of new techniques and tools which may improve efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
* Promoting the WSP brand through industry involvement, councils, committees, and working groups; writing and presenting papers at conferences and events.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* A degree in a technical engineering related discipline, or extensive relevant experience.
* RAM engineering experience (rail desirable, but not essential).
* Corporate membership with an appropriate professional institution (e.g. SaRS, IET, IMechE, etc.).
* Professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (or significant progression towards that goal).
* Proven ability to deliver RAM activities and provide technical leadership to a team of RAM and Safety Engineers.
* Proven ability to support RAM and Safety engineering activities and/or creating the supporting arguments and evidence.
* Proven ability to liaise with regulatory and independent parties / bodies.
* Extensive knowledge and experience in the application of the EN 50126 series and related.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team.
* Knowledge and experience in mainline or metro railway systems (e.g., Signalling, Control Systems, Rolling Stock, Traction Power, Depots).
Desirable Requirements
* Experience of working on international projects.
* Experience in other sectors (e.g. aviation, nuclear, oil & gas, defence).
* Mix experience in consultancy and supplier / clients side environment.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
What’s in It For You
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to a GP at a time and place that suits you. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off annual gym memberships), and a menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Professional Services
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