Speculative Careers in Rail - Ireland and Northern Ireland
Posted 4 days ago by WSP
We are seeking candidates across Graduate, Engineer/Senior, Principal, and Associate/Associate Director levels to join our Rail team in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The role covers disciplines including Rail Operations & Planning, Systems Engineering & Safety Assurance, Telecoms & Digital Systems/Digital Engineering, MEP (Rail Stations & Depots), and Project & Design Management.
Responsibilities- Contribute to concept and feasibility studies, detailed design and assurance for new and existing rail assets.
- Apply data driven methods such as simulation and digital engineering to improve safety, reliability and performance.
- Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, engaging stakeholders and delivery partners.
- Support work winning through proposals, thought leadership and client relationships.
- Coach junior colleagues and share best practice.
- Relevant degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering, transport planning or a related discipline.
- Experience in one or more of the disciplines listed above; rail consultancy or client/contractor background welcome.
- A proactive, delivery focused mindset with strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Irish and/or UK rail standards (desirable).
- Progress toward professional accreditation/chartership (or already attained).
- Impactful work on complex, high profile programmes that shape mobility and communities.
- Growth and progression through professional development and chartership support.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and allows you to bring your full self to work.
We are an equal opportunity employer. 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. 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.