Senior/Principal E&P Engineer - Fixed Plant

United Kingdom
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

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.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior/Principal E&P (Fixed Plant) Engineer to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team to lead and support the wider team on the technical delivery for a number of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK and Internationally.

You will be a dedicated team player who has the initiative to be pro-active in their approach, experienced and takes responsibility to deliver, both on time and within budget. You will be someone who applies an analytical approach to problem solving and works with a positive can-do attitude.

In undertaking this role you will:

• Lead the Fixed Plant aspects within larger multi-disciplinary technical teams for a number of our projects and support resolution of complex technical problems
• Oversee and co-ordinate the development of Fixed Plant designs across all stages of the design lifecycle
• With support from the wider technical team, provide technical advice to both internal company disciplines as well as clients.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes
• Potential to undertake CRE roles as required in accordance with NR/L2/INI/02009
• Provide guidance, support and mentorship to Early Career Professionals

YOUR TEAM

You will work on exciting and inspiring projects for a variety of Infrastructure Owners, National and Local Governments, Public and Private Sector clients including Network Rail, TfGM, Translink & Iarnród Éireann, Regional Transport Bodies and Contractors together with Overseas Clients. You will be part of a Fixed Plant Team, within our Electrification and Plant (E&P) Service Line, that gets involved in asset renewals and new Fixed Plant infrastructure through all stages of design.

You will be part of a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work great together on the design and integration of Fixed Plant systems and sub-systems including:

• Fixed Plant Development Design, equivalent to the early ES Network Rail Levels, leading to Approval in Outline (AiO) and subsequently Approval in Principle (AiP).
• Fixed Plant Detailed Design, equivalent to Network Rail Level ES5, suitable for Approved for Construction (AFC) Level.
• Application of the latest Industry Standards, and particularly BS 7671 and NR/L2/ELP/21085, as appropriate, in the design of Railway Signalling Power, Lineside LV Power, Points Heating, Earthing and Bonding, Lighting and Station Electrical Systems
• Electrical Circuit Diagrams and Calculations.
• Production, on the behalf of Clients, of Fixed Plant Requirement Documents.
• Review, on the behalf of Clients, of Fixed Plant Specifications and Designs produced by others

We are actively seeking recognised Engineers who have previous experience in the Railway Fixed Plant discipline

What we would be looking for you to demonstrate

• Experience in delivery of more than one of the areas of expertise listed above.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation.
• An ability to manage multiple workstreams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client's expectations.
• Technical knowledge to be able to challenge individuals and teams on outputs and deliverables
• A chartered professional, or working towards chartership, with a relevant Institution and a track record of mentoring and developing staff.
• Experience of undertaking CRE roles or competency to do so.
• Understanding of Client Engineering assurance processes

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.

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• Job Identification 85997
• Posting Date 05/07/2026, 10:30 AM

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.