Technical Director - Rolling Stock & Depots

Technical Director - Rolling Stock & Depots

Job Description

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 bit more about your role

We are looking for consultants to join the Rolling Stock & Depots team at WSP. The team provides support to clients in the UK rolling stock industry, and rolling stock expertise into broader rail projects delivered by WSP in the UK and globally. We are engineers, but we can also think commercially and operationally. Our work covers light rail, metro, regional, high-speed, freight and road-rail vehicles. We work across the whole rolling stock product life-cycle, from concept, feasibility, procurement and design through to manufacture, service introduction, maintenance and overhaul. Additionally, we have expertise in depot design and operations.

You will be responsible for providing rolling stock consultancy advice to internal and external clients. This advice will be centred on engineering principles and informed by commercial and operational understanding.

You will provide technical leadership to rolling stock and broader rail projects. You will lead the development of solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

You will take on project responsibilities including planning, project management and bidding for new work.

You will engage with our clients and take a pro-active role in WSP UK and global communities. We will expect you to build and use your network both externally and internally to solve problems and generate new work.

You will support the development of other members of the team.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Extensive technical breadth and depth in rolling stock. Significant commercial and operational experience relating to rolling stock.
• A strong understanding of the UK and international rolling stock markets.
• An ability to build successful relationships, manage stakeholders and communicate effectively.
• Organisational skills, able to plan, manage and direct large projects.
• Chartered member of relevant institution. Ongoing involvement with institutions and cross-industry organisations.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 68017
• Locations 11 Westferry Circus, London, E14 4HD, GB 1 Queen Street, Bristol, BS2 0HQ, GB Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RT, GB 8 First Street, Manchester, M15 4RP, GB 15, St. Christophers Way, Derby, DE24 8JY, GB 3 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP, GB
• Posting Date 03/27/2025, 03:41 PM