* Job Title: MEP Rail Design Lead
Location: UK (with potential for overseas involvement)
Discipline: Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) - Rail Building Services
Level: Senior Leadership / Design Lead
Projects: Major UK and international railway infrastructure projects
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient MEP Rail Design Lead to head up the delivery of multi-disciplinary Rail MEP Building Services across complex and prestigious infrastructure projects. This is a leadership role, responsible for managing teams through the full project lifecycle, from concept design to RIBA Stage 4 / GRIP Stage 5.
You will play a critical role in client engagement, design management, multi-disciplinary coordination, and delivery of sustainable engineering solutions. You'll be part of a dynamic environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of engineering excellence.
Key Responsibilities
o Lead the Mechanical and Electrical design team on major railway station projects.
o Act as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, and the internal design team.
o Coordinate and resolve design issues across MEP disciplines.
o Ensure alignment of designs with project requirements, client standards, and industry regulations.
o Guide project teams through RIBA Stages 1-4 / GRIP Stages 2-5.
o Champion low-carbon, sustainable MEP designs that meet Net Zero Carbon targets.
o Lead a collaborative, high-performing team and actively support staff development.
o Provide technical direction and mentoring to junior engineers.
o Interpret and deliver designs in compliance with Building Regulations (including Part L), British Standards, and relevant railway-specific standards.
o Maintain awareness of contractual frameworks including Early Warnings, Employer's Instructions, and change control processes.
o Support coordination between MEP and other disciplines (architectural, structural, civils, etc.)
o Engage in knowledge sharing and global collaboration within WSP's broader business units.
Skills & Experience Required
o Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary MEP design teams in a rail or complex infrastructure environment.
o Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health systems in rail station environments.
o Advantageous: Experience with Telecoms and Fire systems design.
o Excellent client-facing and communication skills, with a strong track record of client engagement.
o Thorough understanding of sustainability standards and Net Zero design principles.
o Working knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance, including Building Regulations.
o Commercial and contractual awareness (NEC, early warnings, EIs, etc.)
o Chartered Engineer status or working toward (CEng, MCIBSE, MIET, etc.)
o Experience working to RIBA and GRIP design stages in the rail sector.
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Required Qualifications
* Chartered or equivalent
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