Senior Rail Architect - WSP Architecture

WSP Global Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Rail Architect to lead high-quality architectural design for rail infrastructure projects. You'll coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, develop architectural solutions, and mentor junior members. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in transport-related projects, CAD/BIM proficiency, and a proactive approach. Join a diverse community dedicated to making a positive impact through innovative design and engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience working on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Confidence in delivering architectural workstreams.
• Willingness to mentor junior team members.
• Proficient CAD/BIM tools: Bentley OBD/Aecosim, MicroStation, Revit.
• Ability to sketch and communicate technical details graphically and across teams.
• Proactive, organized and solution-driven; willing to mentor juniors.
• Willingness to contribute to bids and client discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design packages on rail projects.
• Develop and review drawings and BIM deliverables.
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines for aligned outcomes.
• Participate in design reviews and client discussions.
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Contribute to bids and new-work opportunities when required

Skills

Architectural experience on rail or transport projects

Strong design capability

Proficiency with CAD/BIM tools

Ability to communicate technical details graphically

Proactive and organized approach

Willingness to support junior staff

Education

ARB Registration

Tools

Bentley OBD/Aecosim

MicroStation

Revit

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.

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.

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.