Associate/Associate Director Telecoms – Rail

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.

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 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.

What we are looking for you to demonstrate:

• 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.
• Internet Protocol Closed Circuit Television (IP-CCTV) Systems
• EN54 Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems
• Integrated Station / Building Management Systems (ISMS, IBMS)
• 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

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.

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When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

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