Strategic Rail Asset Management Consultant

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Chartered Engineer to join our Rail Asset Management & Maintenance team. You will shape asset management strategies, conduct whole life cost analyses and support maintenance planning for multidisciplinary rail assets.

You'll collaborate with internal and client teams, develop strategic asset management policies, and contribute to delivering value through structured insights and digital tools across UK rail projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer with a recognized professional body.
• Strong understanding of Asset Management standards (ISO 55000/55001/55002).
• Experience in rail infrastructure maintenance or signalling.
• Experience in asset data analytics and lifecycle delivery.
• Ability to build client relationships across regions.

Responsibilities

• Shape and evolve asset management strategies in line with goals and standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align designs with objectives.
• Develop asset management and maintenance strategies for rail organisations.
• Maintain and optimise asset management, maintenance, and renewal plans.
• Conduct whole life cost models and risk-based maintenance planning.
• Engage with clients and delivery partners through workshops.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project independence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, Asset Management, or related field

Chartered Engineer status (or in progress)

Tools

Asset management software

Data analytics tools

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Chartered Engineer to join our Rail Asset Management & Maintenance team. You will shape asset management strategies, conduct whole life cost analyses and support maintenance planning for multidisciplinary rail assets.

You'll collaborate with internal and client teams, develop strategic asset management policies, and contribute to delivering value through structured insights and digital tools across UK rail projects.