Senior/Principal Consultant – Rail Strategy & Feasibility

About the role

WSP is seeking a senior‑level consultant to join its Rail Strategy & Feasibility team. You will work on early‑stage railway projects, shaping proposals for new stations, freight facilities and passenger services, and providing strategic advice to public and private clients.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver strategic rail, light rail, freight and local‑authority transport advice to external and internal clients.
• Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary project teams, ensuring technical, commercial and operational alignment.
• Develop and expand WSP’s rail‑focused service offering across the specified sectors.
• Plan, manage and deliver project tasks and, where appropriate, whole projects.
• Participate in business development, including bidding for new work and building client relationships.
• Engage with WSP UK and global communities to share knowledge and solve complex problems.

Required profile

• Proven experience in rail, transport, light rail, freight or local‑authority transport projects.
• Strong understanding of legislative and funding processes relevant to rail scheme development.
• Ability to think technically, commercially and operationally.
• Experience in coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams and managing project delivery.

Required skills

What we offer

• Access to a global engineering and advisory network.
• Opportunities to work on landmark rail projects.
• A culture that values curiosity, new ideas and diverse perspectives.