Senior Rail Systems Lead — Integration & Delivery

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive programme

Gymflex scheme

Disability Confident leader

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for an Associate/ Associate Director – Systems to provide senior technical leadership across rail systems; you will guide delivery from early concept through to construction, testing and commissioning, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

You will contribute to growth of WSP’s rail business in the UK, supporting work-winning, capability development, and strategic delivery across key clients and programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within rail, metro, or light rail infrastructure in the UK.
• Demonstrable track record in systems engineering, integration, or design assurance on complex projects.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle, including design, construction, and commissioning.
• Experience working with major UK clients (e.g. Network Rail, HS2, or equivalent organisations).

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of systems engineering and integration activities across major UK rail and metro programmes.
• Provide technical leadership and assurance across design, integration, and delivery phases.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients including Network Rail, HS2, transport authorities, and major infrastructure stakeholders.
• Oversee the definition, management, and integration of system requirements across multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate interfaces across rail systems, civils, MEP, rolling stock, and operational environments.
• Support the application of systems engineering best practice, including digital and model-based approaches where appropriate.
• Lead and contribute to technical reviews, assurance processes, and governance frameworks.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities to support programme delivery.
• Contribute to business development, work winning, and bid activities.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams and emerging leaders within the rail systems discipline.

Education

INCOSE ASEP Certification

Chartered Engineer

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for an Associate/ Associate Director – Systems to provide senior technical leadership across rail systems; you will guide delivery from early concept through to construction, testing and commissioning, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

You will contribute to growth of WSP’s rail business in the UK, supporting work-winning, capability development, and strategic delivery across key clients and programmes.