Mott MacDonald
Senior Rail Operations Consultant
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Senior Rail Operations Consultant
Senior Rail Operations Consultant
Locations: York, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester; UK Contact: David McFall
About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across 50+ countries and 140+ offices. Our work drives societal impact and future-defining projects across industries.
We empower our people to collaborate, learn, and grow in a proudly employee-owned business. Our culture invests in inclusivity, excellence, and meaningful contributions to communities worldwide.
About the Business Unit
We specialise in delivering transport solutions for cities, regions, and infrastructure operators globally. Our expertise spans:
- Business case development
- Procurement, environmental, and revenue strategy
- Engineering, environmental, and project lifecycle management (from planning to maintenance).
We lead the Global Transport Sector Strategy and support key initiatives like Northern Powerhouse Rail and East West Rail.
The Role: Senior Rail Operations Consultant
We seek a motivated and experienced Senior Rail Operations Consultant to join our global rail operations team, supporting projects from Northern Powerhouse Rail to light rail networks in the US and Ireland.
As a key player across our international projects, you’ll leverage your expertise in operational planning, modelling, and rail systems integration. The role offers growth opportunities in bidding, business development, and leadership.
- Location: York, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester
- Contract: Permanent
- Work pattern: Full time
- Starting salary: £60,000 🔗 [Apply now](click here)
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and client teams to ensure operational clarity in project delivery.
- Utilise Railsys (infrastructure, timetable, and evaluation modules) for planning, capacity analysis, and performance modelling.
- Support technical software like ATTUne, TPS, or similar for operational analysis.
- Analyse complex data and advise stakeholders on evidence-based decision-making.
- Engage with clients and external partners to align operational strategies with business goals.
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Essential Criteria
✅ Expertise in:
- Rail operations planning
- Timetable production
- Capacity analysis
- Performance modelling
- Whole-system rail engineering knowledge
✅ Proficient in Railsys (infra, timetable, evaluation modules) and train planning software.
✅ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for interpreting complex data.
✅ Clear communication skills, with professional report-writing and presentation experience.
✅ Client-facing experience and cross-disciplinary work in rail.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience with Treno, OpenTrack, or rolling stock/crew diagramming tools.
- Familiarity with:
- Metro/light-rail/tram-train systems
- Concepts of operations and crew strategies
- International markets (e.g., Ireland, North America, Australasia, Middle East)
A Friendly Reminder About UK Immigration
We do not currently sponsor candidates under Skilled Worker Visa in the UK. Valid alternative routes are welcome.
Why Work with Us?
Culture and Commitment
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion are core to our workforce policy.
- Accessibility support: We adapt our process for disabled or neurodivergent candidates. Contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
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Benefits
Financial Wellbeing
- Pension match (4.5–7% of contributions).
- Life assurance: Up to 4× salary base, scaleable to 6× with option.
- Income protection for long-term health support.
Flexible Benefits
- Volt Seniors enhancement, save via payroll, will writing services.
- Customisable life insurance, critical illness cover.
Employee Ownership
- As a self-owned business, we share financial success:
- Group and personal performance bonuses
- Permitted Employee Benefit Trusts (PEBTs) from Day 1.
- Pathways to senior stakeholder/minority ownership as you progress.
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance
- Health cash plan (dental, optician, etc. perks).
- Peppy (menopause and gender-specific health support).
- Integral to our Wellbeing Program
Work-Life Balance
- 33–35 days holiday, buy/sell option with-plus (minimum 35 days after 5 years).
- Discounts on Amazon Business, Vodafone contracts, and retail partnerships.
Family Support
- Enhanced leave:
- 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption + paid paternity/partner leave.
- Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.
- 5 extra days for carers (2 paid).
Growth Opportunities
- Primary annual institution subscription for professional development.
- Invest in skills via mentorship, training, development workshops, and self-paced learning.
Communities & Purpose
- Advanced Employee Networks supporting minority groups (LGBTQ+, disability age, gender, race inclusion).
- Engage in corporate social impact initiatives.
Apply Now
To explore this opportunity or more about the process: Apply here (Ref: 15015 – Market: Transport | Discipline: railways)
Contact: David McFall
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