Location
Manchester

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you can shape a career as unique as you. We offer opportunities to grow and work on projects that matter, collaborating with diverse and talented individuals. We are seeking experienced Traction Power professionals at senior levels to support the growth of our rail electrification services across the UK and international markets. This role suits candidates with experience in Traction Power Systems design at all development stages, from concept through to detailed design, including Traction Power Modelling. You will support the delivery of Traction Power design and engineering outputs across a range of rail projects, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and railway specialists. You will be proactive, responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget, applying analytical problem-solving skills and a positive can-do attitude.

Your responsibilities will include producing, checking, and reviewing Traction Power design deliverables from concept to detailed design, supporting technical assurance, interdisciplinary checks, design and risk reviews, and engaging in consultancy opportunities. You will apply safe-by-design principles and relevant client, industry, and project-specific requirements. Managing client and stakeholder relationships, providing guidance and mentorship to Early Career Professionals, acting as Contractor’s Responsible Engineer or equivalent, and supporting tenders and client-facing technical discussions will also be key parts of your role.

This role is flexible and will be shaped according to your experience, competence, and development goals, offering a clear path for career progression within a global team committed to making a positive impact.

Experience
- Previous experience acting as Network Rail Project Engineer (PE) or supporting Network Rail PE duties on rail projects
- Traction Power System Modelling experience
- Experience with Mainline, Light Rail, and Metro Electrification Power Systems

About you
- Proactive and responsible team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to manage client and stakeholder relationships effectively
- Positive can-do attitude and commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget
- Willingness to provide guidance and mentorship to Early Career Professionals

Qualifications
- Chartered status with a professional institution or working towards chartership