Rail Operations Transformation Consultant

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks an experienced rail operations consultant to join our Rail Operations & Performance team, delivering complex operational, strategic and transformation initiatives for clients.

You will manage workstreams, analyse performance data and develop plans, governance and reports while supporting bids and coaching junior colleagues. This role combines practical rail insight with client-facing advisory delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent relevant professional experience; a recognised project management qualification is desirable.
• Proven ability to plan, govern, manage risks and coordinate stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with clear client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage defined workstreams and smaller consultancy assignments from initiation through to delivery.
• Apply rail operations knowledge to assess current performance, operating arrangements, processes and interfaces.
• Develop project plans, schedules, governance, risk controls and progress reporting.
• Analyse operational and business data to identify risks, trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead or support workshops, interviews and stakeholder meetings with operational, technical and management teams.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based reports, business cases, presentations and recommendations for clients.
• Support bids, client development and continuous improvement of rail advisory services.
• Plan and deliver consultancy assignments in accordance with scope, programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Manage project controls, including schedules, actions, risks, issues, dependencies, change and status reporting.
• Assess operating models, processes, performance, capacity, timetable and control interfaces to identify improvements.
• Translate evidence into options, recommendations and implementation plans.
• Coordinate inputs across disciplines and build client relationships.
• Produce and quality-assure client-facing reports, presentations and governance documentation.
• Monitor delivery performance and take timely action to resolve issues or elevate risks.
• Coach junior colleagues and contribute to proposals and wider practice initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent

PM qualification desirable

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks an experienced rail operations consultant to join our Rail Operations & Performance team, delivering complex operational, strategic and transformation initiatives for clients.

You will manage workstreams, analyse performance data and develop plans, governance and reports while supporting bids and coaching junior colleagues. This role combines practical rail insight with client-facing advisory delivery.