Job Description

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.

We are seeking an experienced Rail Depot Operations Specialist to join our Client Engineering and Advisory Services team. This is a client-facing role that combines deep operational knowledge with strategic insight to optimise depot performance and support major rail projects. The successful candidate will provide practical expertise and holistic understanding of depot operations, ensuring alignment with wider railway operations and future technologies.

We are looking for someone to join our growing advisory business who add their knowledge and expereince to enhance our collective capability. We are looking for someone who is adaptable and willing to learn in a dynamic environment, whilst openly sharing their knowledge and expertise to support others development. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with excellent collaboration skills. They will be an effective communicator with a proven ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, with a proven ability to translate technical and operational insights into clear recommendations.

To find out more about our Rail and Advisory business by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/transit

A little more about your role…

• Provide operational insight to support rail operational planning and digital visual simulation of depots, covering activities from train preparation to heavy maintenance and overhaul.

• Validate and interpret depot performance models developed by remote modelling teams, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights for clients.

• Engage with clients to advise on depot optimisation strategies and operational improvements.

• Support the development and design of new-build depots as part of large infrastructure projects.

• Contribute to assessments of new or changing rolling stock fleets and their impact on depot operations.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver consultancy services and innovative solutions.

• Potential involvement in international projects, offering varied and challenging work.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Proven experience in managing or operating rail depots.

• Strong understanding of depot equipment usage and specification.

• Experience in rostering and managing depot operational staff.

• Demonstrated ability to optimise depot performance.

• Familiarity with digital technologies for depot optimisation.

• Experience supporting design projects

Desirable Experience

• Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional body.

• Consultancy experience (preferred but not essential).

• Involvement in fleet acceptance or assessing impacts of new rolling stock on depot operations.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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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 an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive 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 the 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 understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, 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 any workplace adjustments in support of your application.