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.

To find out more about our Rail business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/transit

Help shape a smarter, safer and greener rail future.
WSP’s Rail team is growing in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and we’re building a pipeline of talent across multiple disciplines. If you’re curious, collaborative and motivated by meaningful infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

Where you could fit
We welcome interest from candidates at Graduate, Engineer/Senior, Principal, and Associate/Associate Director levels across areas such as:
•    Rail Operations & Planning (capacity, timetabling, operational modelling)
•    Systems Engineering & Safety Assurance
•    Telecoms & Digital Systems/Digital Engineering
•    MEP (Rail Stations & Depots)
•    Project & Design Management

Our multi disciplinary teams integrate these capabilities to deliver end to end solutions for clients across the public and private sectors—optimising network capacity, improving passenger experience and advancing decarbonisation.

What you’ll do
•   Contribute to concept and feasibility studies, detailed design and assurance for new and existing rail assets
•    Apply data driven methods (e.g., simulation, digital engineering) to improve safety, reliability and performance
•    Collaborate in multi disciplinary teams, engaging stakeholders and delivery partners
•    Support work winning through proposals, thought leadership and client relationships
•    Coach junior colleagues and share best practice as part of a supportive, learning culture

What you’ll bring
•    Relevant degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering, transport planning or related discipline
•    Experience in one or more of the disciplines listed above; rail consultancy or client/contractor background welcome
•    A proactive, delivery focused mindset, with strong teamwork and communication skills
•    Working knowledge of Irish and/or UK rail standards (desirable)
•    Progress toward professional accreditation/chartership (or already attained)

What’s in it for you
•   Impactful work on complex, high profile programmes that shape mobility and communities
•    Growth & progression through professional development and chartership support
•    Inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and you can bring your full self to work

If you’re excited about contributing to a smarter, safer and greener rail future—and want to be part of a team that leads the way—we’d love to hear from you.
Express your interest today and explore where a career in Rail at WSP could take you.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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 9,000 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 our 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.

#WeAreWSP

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.

Speculative Careers in Rail - Ireland and Northern Ireland

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