Electrical Engineer (Principal/ Associate) - Rail

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health and wellbeing support programs

Flex time

Development and training opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an engineer to work on multi-disciplinary infrastructure and rail projects. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to sustainable electrical designs and collaborate with industry experts. Responsibilities include working on significant projects with HS2, Networkrail, and LU clients, ensuring project milestones are achieved, and engaging with contractors through various stages of design and commissioning. The position supports hybrid working, health and wellbeing programs, and offers training and mentoring opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Work on rail projects mainly with HS2, Networkrail and LU clients.
• Ensure project milestones are met.
• Problem solving in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Work with leading contractors on detail design.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Experience in multi-disciplinary environments

Chartered engineer status

Electrical building services experience

Job description

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 brighter minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.

About the role

Multi‑disciplinary infrastructure / rail projects – opportunity to contribute and develop energy‑efficient and sustainable electrical design. Work with industry experts on various projects, spanning all sizes and stages.

• Work on rail projects mainly with HS2, Networkrail and LU clients.
• Part of the MEP team of 70 members across all levels.
• Ensure project milestones are met.
• Problem solving in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Work with leading contractors on detail design and take the project to final testing, commissioning and handover.
• This role reports to the Technical Director – MEP.

Qualifications

• Problem solving skills.
• Experience working in multi‑disciplinary environments.
• Chartered engineer status.
• Electrical building services experience in rail or similar projects.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance – hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week.
• Inclusivity & belonging – opportunities to bring authentic selves to work and participate in employee resource groups.
• Health & wellbeing – support programs including virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments and gym membership scheme.
• Flex time – “WSP My Hour” allows one hour each day for personal activities.
• Development – training, mentoring, and chartership opportunities.

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.