Overview

Join to apply for the Associate/Associate Director Telecoms - Rail role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities

• 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

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 report directly 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.

Qualifications

• 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 one or more of the below systems/ subsystems:
• Structured Cabling infrastructure – copper and fibre optic
• IP networking, routing, switching, virtualisation, storage
• IP-CCTV Systems
• EN54 Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems
• Integrated Station / Building Management Systems (ISMS, IBMS)
• CIS
• Wireless Network Architecture
• 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

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 have employee resource groups to promote our culture of inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing — We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to improve your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to NHS or Irish Medical Council GPs at a time that suits you. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments and a gym membership benefit through Gymflex, plus a 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 flexibility to make the time earlier or later in the day. We also offer 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 invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

#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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Professional Services