Mott MacDonald
Senior Rail Operations Consultant
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Senior Rail Operations Consultant
Locations: York, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester; UK Recruiter Contact: David McFall
About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We deliver society-changing work that shapes the future of industries and communities worldwide.
Our people drive our performance. At Mott MacDonald, growth, collaboration, learning, and championing each other’s success are integral. As a proudly employee-owned business, we empower our colleagues with a supportive culture that fosters inclusion and value. No matter your ambitions, Mott MacDonald is where people shine.
About the Business Unit
Our team specialises in transport solutions for cities, regions, and transport asset owners worldwide. We support the full project lifecycle, from business case preparation to implementation and maintenance. Our expertise spans:
- Planning and engineering
- Environmental considerations
- Management strategies
We actively contribute to the Global Transport Sector Strategy.
Role Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Rail Operations Consultant to join our dynamic team, working across global projects in rail operations. From Northern Powerhouse Rail and East West Rail to light rail initiatives in the United States and rebuilding Ireland’s rail network, we collaborate globally to enhance rail services.
As a Senior Rail Operations Consultant, you’ll:
- Work across the Mott MacDonald network, supporting clients in the UK and internationally
- Deliver projects spanning modelling, train planning, and operational integration.
- Contribute to timetable production, capacity analysis, and performance modelling.
- Support consulting engagements with tools like RailSys, ATTUne, ATTSS, and TPS.
- Collaborate with engineering design teams to deliver operationally feasible projects.
This role offers opportunities to:
- Contribute to client-facing proposals while expanding our business development.
- Drive team growth by supporting high-value winning bids.
Candidate Specification
Essential Requirements
- Expertise in:
- Rail operational planning
- Timetable production
- Capacity analysis
- Performance modelling
- Hands-on experience with all three RailSys modules (Infrastructure, Timetable, Evaluation).
- Advanced analytical skills to interpret complex data and guide evidence-based decision-making.
- Knowledge of train planning software tools, including ATTUne, TPS (or comparable tools).
- Strong written and presentation skills; ability to communicate technical results clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven experience engaging with rail stakeholders and clients at all levels.
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Desirable Qualities
- Proficiency in other rail operations modelling tools, such as Treno, OpenTrack, or RTC.
- Experience with rolling stock planning; expertise in train crew strategies or diagramming.
- Strategic rail operations knowledge (e.g., conceptual operational frameworks, network operating procedures, crew planning).
- Exposure to multiple transport modes, including:
- Metro
- Light rail
- Tramtrain systems
- Diversity of international experience, particularly in:
- Republic of Ireland
- North America
- Australasia
- Middle East
HR Considerations
UK Immigration Clarification: Mott MacDonald is not currently sponsoring visas under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome candidates currently eligible for other UK immigration paths (e.g., work permits not requiring sponsorship) and encourage applications irrespective of nationality.
Our Working Culture
Flexibility & Employee Wellbeing
We support an Agile Hybrid Work Approach, balancing flexibility with trust to meet work–life demands and project deadlines.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
ED&I are core to our business model. We elevate equity in all processes and relentlessly champion a culture where every voice is heard. Social diversity in our workplace enriches our collaborative achievements.
Accessibility
We are committed to accommodating all reasonable adjustments during recruitment. Whether navigating applications or interviews, please email reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for tailored support.
Benefits & Perks
Financial Rewards
- Matching Pension Contributions (4.5% to 7%).
- Life Assurance: Guitaranteed up to 4 times your salary, with options to expand coverage to 6x.
- Income Protection: Financial benefit and holistic return-to-work support in cases of long-term illness or injury.
- Flexible Benefits, including critical illness insurance, payroll savings, and access to life planning (e.g. will-writing services).
- Participating in shared bonuses, reflecting the company’s financial prosperity and personal contributions.
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Employee Ownership
- As an employee-owned company, we enhance colleagual ownership opportunities:
- Napower investment positions scaled to your contribution, with long-term incentives.
- Direct dialogues with senior leadership to shape initiatives.
- Ownership opportunities from senior role entry.
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance for UK colleagues.
- Health Cash Plan, covering everyday medical costs.
- Menopause Support: Free confidential access to Peppy specialists or well-being programmes.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support underpinned by open family pathways.
- Health benefit options; partial flexibility to extend coverage to dependents.
Holiday & Lifestyle Benefits
- Flexible Scheduling: Up to 33–35 days of immoveable (annual/fixed) holiday, increased to 35+ beyond 5 years of service.
- Purchasable or sellable leave through our incentives platform.
- Cashable discounts via employee savings programmes.
Family Support
- Paternity/Partnership Leave: Paid for 2 weeks.
- Adoption & Maternity Leave: Full 24 weeks atнайбольший заработной платнус(client flexibility supported).
- Carer Leave: Up to 5 additional paid/dend-of-striped days for qualified caregivers.
Learning & Upskilling
- Primary association subscriptions for professional institutions.
- Executives/seminary support: mentoring, coaching, ongoing training, and skill-building modules.
Engagement & Community Impact
- Networks & Communities: Join our Advanced Employee Networks (LGBTQ+, Disability, Gender, Parent/Carers).
- Social Impact: Develop-driven collaborative projects aligning charity goals and local needs.
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