Rail Civil Engineer — CRE Path & Mentoring

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex discount

Flexible working

Mentoring & Chartership

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Rail Civil Engineering specialist to join our growing team in the UK. You will work from offices in Leeds, Manchester or London, delivering civil designs for stations, depots, and lineside infrastructure while growing towards Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) status.

You will benefit from tailored mentoring, structured development, and opportunities to lead technical outputs across multiple projects in a collaborative environment. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering accredited by Engineering Council.
• Chartered or Incorporated Member of ICE or nearing Chartered or Incorporated status.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary engineering projects from initial studies through to detailed design.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines (DMRB, Eurocodes, Codes of Practice).

Responsibilities

• Deliver Civil Engineering design for Stations & Platforms (new & existing), Depots, level crossings, canopy refurbishments, lineside civils infrastructure and more.
• Grow the team, contribute to strategic bidding, support line management and continuous improvement.
• Prepare technical outputs to the highest standards in line with WSP’s quality management system.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Technicians, clients and contractors to deliver smart, effective solutions.
• Lead development of drawings, reports and specifications to meet programme milestones.
• Champion WSP’s SHEW culture and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Scope and specify surveys, lead site surveys as required.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Multi-disciplinary project delivery

Mentoring & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated ICE member

Job description

WSP is seeking a Rail Civil Engineering specialist to join our growing team in the UK. You will work from offices in Leeds, Manchester or London, delivering civil designs for stations, depots, and lineside infrastructure while growing towards Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) status.

You will benefit from tailored mentoring, structured development, and opportunities to lead technical outputs across multiple projects in a collaborative environment. Hybrid working available.