Senior Rail Engineering Lead — Systems & Delivery

WSP; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Ireland is seeking an Engineering Lead to join our Rail International team in Ireland. You will provide senior technical leadership across major rail and metro programmes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, compliant solutions.

You will work across the full project lifecycle from design through construction and commissioning, collaborating with clients such as TII and Irish Rail while upholding Irish and international standards and driving innovation in digital

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation).

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering complex rail and metro projects across Ireland.
• Provide technical leadership across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including design, integration, assurance and commissioning.
• Oversee the development and management of design deliverables, ensuring alignment with client requirements, Irish regulatory frameworks and international standards.
• Lead design assurance and approval processes, including technical reviews, governance and stakeholder sign-off.
• Work closely with clients such as TII, Irish Rail and metro programme teams, providing technical expertise and advisory support.
• Support the management and oversight of contractors and design-build delivery partners, ensuring technical compliance and quality.
• Drive integration across rail systems disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies.
• Lead technical investigations and problem resolution across design and construction phases.
• Champion innovation and digital delivery approaches to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Education

Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation)

Job description

WSP Ireland is seeking an Engineering Lead to join our Rail International team in Ireland. You will provide senior technical leadership across major rail and metro programmes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, compliant solutions.

You will work across the full project lifecycle from design through construction and commissioning, collaborating with clients such as TII and Irish Rail while upholding Irish and international standards and driving innovation in digital