Rail Engineering Project Lead

WSP USA; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive programme

Gymflex

Flexible working

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking enthusiastic Project Managers to join our Rail Engineering Services team to lead the management and delivery of a diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK and overseas.

You will direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure safety and technical delivery throughout the project lifecycle, with opportunities to mentor others and help develop high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and demonstrable pathway to chartership.
• Understanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations, and the application of “safe by design” techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams, being accountable to the Client for project delivery;
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes;
• Work alongside Engineering and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of Rail projects;
• Set an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instil a strong safety culture within the delivery team;
• Lead and contribute to the development of high performing teams from multiple technical disciplines and specialisms (including subconsultants);
• Administer the contract to monitor and safeguard the schedule and commercial performance of projects;
• Be responsible for work winning through leading design tenders;
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring project managers.

Job description

WSP USA is seeking enthusiastic Project Managers to join our Rail Engineering Services team to lead the management and delivery of a diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK and overseas.

You will direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure safety and technical delivery throughout the project lifecycle, with opportunities to mentor others and help develop high-performing teams.