Associate/Associate Director Telecoms - Rail

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role:

• Management of design delivery across a portfolio of projects.
• Support bids and tenders, by developing fee estimates and preparing discipline specific proposal content.
• Lead the production of Telecoms system technology designs for rail infrastructure (above and below ground) through all design stages from feasibility to detailed design and handback.
• Working as part of multi-discipline design teams, managing the interface of the Telecoms design with the wider project team and communicating the Telecom discipline requirements that have an effect on the wider design.
• Presenting designs to clients, stakeholders and project teams, illustrating Telecoms system technology concepts, constraints, and solutions.
• Line management of team members, supporting staff training and development.

A little more about your team:

You will join a team of professionally qualified, diverse, talented individuals who collaborate to:

• Undertake project work from across the design lifecycle, including early concept stage through detail design.
• Deliver domestic projects for Network Rail, HS2, Transport for The North, TfGM, Nexus, Local Authorities, Principal Contractors and Private Developers.
• Produce designs for international projects across the globe in locations such as Europe, APAC, Middle East and South America.

As a senior member of our Telecoms team you will have a direct connection to the Telecommunication & Control Systems Service Line Leader, and will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and challenging multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join WSP as part of an expanding team delivering a variety of prestigious projects. The role could be based in any of our UK offices. Our offices provide a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff and benefits from cutting-edge design, large amounts of natural light, large open spaces and collaborative working spaces., 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.

• BSc/MSc Master of Science / Engineering or equivalent in an electronic or communications discipline and ideally chartered Membership of a professional body.
• A proven track record of providing project and technical leadership. This will include sound stakeholder management and relationship and team management skills.
• Extensive experience in leading, producing and checking telecommunications and control systems designs through the entire design and construction cycle for projects in the UK and potentially overseas.
• Detailed knowledge of the design and integration of two or more of the below systems/ subsystems:
• Structured Cabling infrastructure - copper and fibre optic.
• IP networking, routing, switching, virtualisation, storage.
• Internet Protocol Closed Circuit Television (IP-CCTV) Systems.
• EN54 Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems.
• Integrated Station / Building Management Systems (ISMS, IBMS)
• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
• Customer Information Systems (CIS)
• Wireless Network Architecture.
• Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
• Mobile telephony and Radio systems and architectures, base station configurations, bandwidth management.
• Trackside Telecommunication equipment and infrastructure.
• Fixed Telecommunications Network (FTN and FTNx)
• Experience as CRE or equivalent for Network Rail / HS2 / TfL and Good working knowledge of Network Rail, TfL & LUL standards is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of H&S legislation, CDM requirements, Safe by Design principles and Railway safety.

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., 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.