Engineering Manager - Railway Engineering Services

WSP; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive programme for health and wellbeing

Flexible working arrangements

Gymflex scheme for gym memberships

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an Engineering Manager in Belfast to lead rail engineering projects, manage client relationships, and instill safety culture within teams. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering management and railway design, with experience across project lifecycles. Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor junior staff are essential. The role offers a hybrid working model and a commitment to work-life balance, with opportunities for development and training.

Qualifications

• Experience successfully delivering multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of client engineering assurance processes.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary technical teams on rail engineering projects.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Instill a strong safety culture within project teams.

Skills

Engineering management

Railway engineering design

Client relationship management

Health and safety regulations

Project lifecycle management

Education

Chartered or incorporated registration with a relevant professional engineering institution

Job description

Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom

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 enthusiastic Engineering Managers to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team in Belfast and to lead on the technical delivery of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK & Ireland, and overseas.

A little more about your role…

• Leading, directing, and coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams, and supporting the resolution of complex technical problems;
• Managing client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes;
• Setting an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instilling a strong safety culture within the delivery team;
• Leading on the development and management of client requirements and other assurance outputs i.e. assumptions and departures;
• Leading design coordination activities such as integrated design reviews and promoting digitalisation to aid delivery;
• Working alongside Project and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of Rail projects;
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring engineering managers.

A little more about your team…

You will work on exciting and inspiring projects for a variety of infrastructure owners, national and local governments, public and private sector clients including Translink, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, MetroLink, Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail, Network Rail, HS2, regional transport bodies, operators and contractors. You will be part of the Engineering Management and Project Management Service Line – a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work together to:

• Deliver multi-disciplinary projects for a number of important clients;
• Undertake work across the full design lifecycle, from early concept stage to detailed design and subsequently supporting delivery contractors on site;
• Mentor others in the team, supporting their development by sharing technical knowledge and experience;
• Provide clients with technical excellence through our delivery of projects.

The role will be based in our city centre office in Belfast. Our offices provide a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff, benefitting from innovative design, substantial amounts of natural light, open collaborative spaces and easy access to public transport. It is essential that the successful candidate is resident in Belfast.

We are actively seeking Engineering Managers looking to take the next step in their development with greater independence in how they deliver their work, through to candidates with demonstrable multidisciplinary delivery experience; proven leaders that have a track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• A track record of successfully delivering multi-disciplinary projects as an Engineering Manager, or as an Assistant Engineering Manager / Design Manager;
• An engineering specialism and experience in railway engineering design;
• Strong experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;
• A strong understanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations e.g. Irish Construction Regs, and the application of “safe by design” techniques;
• An ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client’s expectations;
• Technical knowledge to be able to challenge project teams on outputs / deliverables;
• Experience undertaking roles with specific engineering responsibilities, e.g. CEM, CRE, DPE or PE, or equivalent functions
• Chartered or incorporated registration with a relevant professional engineering institution, or can demonstrate you are working towards this;
• Understanding of client engineering assurance processes;
• Understanding of railway standards.

It is desirable for applicants to have:

• Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;
• Experience of engineering management of consents-led schemes;
• Experience of mentoring and developing staff.

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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Job Info

• Job Identification 69316
• Posting Date 05/13/2025, 04:02 PM

About Us

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 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 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.

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.

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.