Senior/Principal Reliability (RAM) Engineer - Rail

WSP USA; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thrive programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP is seeking a RAMS leader to manage RAM processes per EN 50126 and to lead a RAM/Safety engineering team. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and guide bids, advisory work, and strategic decisions while mentoring junior RAM members.

You will promote innovation, adopt new techniques, and strengthen client relationships with regulatory bodies and industry partners, contributing to WSP's technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical engineering discipline or extensive relevant experience.
• RAM engineering experience; rail knowledge desirable.
• Corporate membership with a professional institution (e.g. SaRS, IET, IMechE).
• Professional registration as a Chartered Engineer or on track toward it.
• Ability to deliver RAM activities and lead RAM/Safety engineers.
• Experience liaising with regulatory and independent bodies.
• Extensive EN 50126 knowledge and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage RAM processes per sector standards (e.g. EN 50126).
• Lead RAM team, plan activities and manage sub-contractors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders.
• Support bids, advisory work, and strategic decisions.
• Mentor junior RAM members as technical focal point.
• Promote innovation and new tools to improve efficiency.
• Promote the WSP brand with industry partners and institutions.

Skills

RAM engineering

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Regulatory liaison

Railway systems knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (or progressing)

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 bit more about your role:

• Managing RAM processes according to the sector standards (i.e. EN 50126 for rail) and perform the relevant activities (e.g. planning, analysing, verifying, reporting).
• Leading the RAM team to deliver the planned activities and manage sub-contractors.
• Cross functional collaboration and integration including stakeholders management.
• Leveraging your knowledge and experience to support bids, advisory, strategic decisions and wider team to manage the relationship with client
• Mentoring junior RAM members of the team, acting as the focal point for technical expertise and guidance.
• Encouraging and promoting the innovation and implementation of new techniques and tools which may improve efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Promoting the WSP brand, through active involvement with industry partners and professional engineering institutions. This may include sitting on councils, committees and working groups which promote and drive technical excellence in the field of RAMS, and / or writing and presenting papers at conferences and events.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• A degree in a technical engineering related discipline, or extensive relevant experience.
• RAM engineering experience (rail desirable, but not essential).
• Corporate membership with an appropriate professional institution (e.g. SaRS, IET, IMechE, etc.).
• Professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (or significant progression towards that goal).
• Proven ability to deliver RAM activities and provide technical leadership to a team of RAM and Safety Engineers.
• Proven ability to support RAM and Safety engineering activities and/or creating the supporting arguments and evidence.
• Proven ability to liaise with regulatory and independent parties / bodies.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the application of the EN 50126 series and related.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Knowledge and experience in a mainline or metro railway systems, e.g. Signalling, Control Systems, Rolling Stock, Traction Power, Depots etc.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience of working on international projects.
• Experience in other sectors (e.g. aviation, nuclear, oil & gas, defence).
• Mix experience in consultancy and supplier / clients side environment.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.