WSP in the UK & Ireland
Senior/ Principal Consultant - Strategy & Feasibility - Rail, Light Rail, Freight, Local Authorities
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Senior/ Principal Consultant - Strategy & Feasibility - Rail, Light Rail, Freight, Local Authorities
Client Engineering & Advisory Consultant – Rail Strategy and Feasibility Team
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.
Our UK Rail team’s Client Engineering and Advisory Services group provides systemic and integrated rail solutions, which are:
- User-focused
- Operationally driven
- Grounded in engineering
- Commercially sound
Teams within the group include: Rolling Stock, Rail Planning & Operations, Rail Strategy & Feasibility, Digital Rail, and Client Engineering.
The Strategy and Feasibility team is where it all begins! We are a team of engineers, strategic planners, and project managers, with experience across the rail industry. We think:
- Technically
- Commercially
- Operationally
We collaborate with our colleagues, other parts of WSP, and external organisations to develop early-stage railway requirements into fundable projects.
We work on a broad range of early-stage development projects with public and private sector clients, including:
- Developing proposals for new stations and freight facilities
- Evaluating and quantifying the introduction of new passenger and freight rail services
- Supporting clients with technical rail advice as they develop their own plans and strategies
Learn more about our Rail and Advisory business via WSP’s UK Rail page to discover what awaits you.
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About the Role
We are seeking consultants to join the Rail Strategy and Feasibility team at WSP. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic rail advice to external and internal clients, gaining a central role in multi-disciplinary projects
- Developing WSP’s rail-focused service offerings within specialised areas, such as:
- Rail
- Light rail
- Freight
- Local authority transport strategies
- Planning, managing, and delivering tasks that contribute to large projects
- Bidding for and delivering new rail projects
- Collaborating externally with clients and internal colleagues to solve problems and drive growth
Key Requirements
To be successful in this role, we will look for experience and demonstrations of the following:
- Experience working in rail, transport, light rail, freight, or local authority transport services, including:
- An understanding of rail scheme development, legislative processes, and funding frameworks
- Understanding across strategic planning, operational planning, business case development, and engineering feasibility, with an ability to see both the big picture and attention to detail
- Proven capability to think strategically and work independently with professional, proactive, and collaborative leadership
- Awareness and adaptability to the consultancy environment
- Strong organisational, project management, and stakeholder communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft tools
- We particularly welcome professionals working towards or holding accredited professional qualifications in planning, engineering, or rail-related fields
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Why Join WSP?
About Us
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Guided by a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion, our 11,000+ professionals across the UK and Ireland are dedicated to:
- Local projects that make an impact
- Global expertise that supports communities worldwide
Key Benefits
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Work-Life Balance
- Our hybrid policy allows two remote weeks per month, blending collaborative office environments with flexible home-based work options.
- Customise annual leave to fit your needs as well as accessing voluntary enhancements.
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Flexible & Inclusive Culture
- We encourage authentic contributions from a diverse range of backgrounds, celebrating equality and supporting employee resource groups for broader perspectives.
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Health & Wellbeing
- The Thrive wellness programme provides resources to support personal health and emotional well-being.
- Virtual GP access for round-the-clock medical advice enabling greater health flexibility.
- Gym membership discounts through Gym Flex and support for menopause specifics.
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Time Off Flexibility
- The "WSP My Hour" initiative gives you one hour daily for personal activities, adjustable to your schedule.
- Options for part-time work, flexible schedules, and paid time off tailored to fit your lifestyle.
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Career Development
- Upskilling is championed through training programmes, mentoring, and pathways towards industry Chartered Status.
We foster relationships that create real change – and we do that with people who think big and care deeply. Apply today.
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