Senior Rail Architect - WSP Architecture

WSP Global Inc.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Rail Architect to lead architectural design for rail and station projects. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, reviewing technical outputs, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in architectural projects, proficiency in CAD/BIM tools, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach. If you are looking to make an impact in infrastructure design, apply today.

Qualifications

• Experience with architectural design for complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Must be able to lead architectural workstreams confidently.
• Capable of sketching technical details graphically.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support architectural design packages on rail projects.
• Develop and review drawings, layouts, and reports.
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines for aligned outcomes.
• Mentor junior team members and support team culture.

Skills

Architectural experience on rail or transport projects

Strong design and technical capability

Proficiency with CAD/BIM tools

Ability to communicate technical details effectively

Proactive and solution-driven approach

Willingness to mentor junior staff

Education

ARB Registration

Tools

Bentley OBD/Aecosim

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

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A little more about your role…

As a Senior Rail Architect, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality architectural design for complex station and rail infrastructure projects. You’ll work across feasibility, concept and design stages, helping develop creative and technically coordinated solutions within multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll work closely with engineers and specialists across structures, MEP, fire, digital design, wayfinding and more to ensure our architectural outputs are robust, practical and integrated.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support architectural design packages on rail and station projects
• Develop and review drawings, layouts, reports and BIM deliverables
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines to ensure well‑aligned outcomes
• Participate in workshops, design reviews and client discussions
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Contribute to bids and new‑work opportunities when required

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Architectural experience working on rail, transport, infrastructure or similarly complex multidisciplinary projects
• Strong design and technical capability, with confidence delivering and leading architectural workstreams
• Proficiency with CAD/BIM tools (Bentley OBD/Aecosim, MicroStation, Revit or similar)
• Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively as well as collaborate across teams
• A proactive, organised and solution‑driven approach
• Willingness to support junior staff and contribute positively to team culture
• ARB Registration

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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