5 Railway Operations jobs in the United Kingdom
Engineering Manager - Railway Engineering Services
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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.
We are seeking enthusiastic Engineering Managers to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team in Belfast and to lead on the technical delivery of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK & Ireland, and overseas.
**A little more about your role.**
+ Leading, directing, and coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams, and supporting the resolution of complex technical problems;
+ Managing client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes;
+ Setting an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instilling a strong safety culture within the delivery team;
+ Leading on the development and management of client requirements and other assurance outputs i.e. assumptions and departures;
+ Leading design coordination activities such as integrated design reviews and promoting digitalisation to aid delivery;
+ Working alongside Project and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of Rail projects;
+ Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring engineering managers.
**A little more about 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 Translink, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, MetroLink, Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail, Network Rail, HS2, regional transport bodies, operators and contractors. You will be part of the Engineering Management and Project Management Service Line - a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work together to:
+ Deliver multi-disciplinary projects for a number of important clients;
+ Undertake work across the full design lifecycle, from early concept stage to detailed design and subsequently supporting delivery contractors on site;
+ Mentor others in the team, supporting their development by sharing technical knowledge and experience;
+ Provide clients with technical excellence through our delivery of projects.
The role will be based in our city centre office in Belfast. Our offices provide a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff, benefitting from innovative design, substantial amounts of natural light, open collaborative spaces and easy access to public transport. It is essential that the successful candidate is resident in Belfast.
We are actively seeking Engineering Managers looking to take the next step in their development with greater independence in how they deliver their work, through to candidates with demonstrable multidisciplinary delivery experience; proven leaders that have a track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:**
+ A track record of successfully delivering multi-disciplinary projects as an Engineering Manager, or as an Assistant Engineering Manager / Design Manager;
+ An engineering specialism and experience in railway engineering design;
+ Strong experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;
+ A strong understanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations e.g. Irish Construction Regs, and the application of "safe by design" techniques;
+ An ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client's expectations;
+ Technical knowledge to be able to challenge project teams on outputs / deliverables;
+ Experience undertaking roles with specific engineering responsibilities, e.g. CEM, CRE, DPE or PE, or equivalent functions
+ Chartered or incorporated registration with a relevant professional engineering institution, or can demonstrate you are working towards this;
+ Understanding of client engineering assurance processes;
+ Understanding of railway standards.
It is desirable for applicants to have:
+ Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;
+ Experience of engineering management of consents-led schemes;
+ Experience of mentoring and developing staff.
**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.**
**#LI-MA1**
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.
**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 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.
**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.
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.
**Your development**
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.
**#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._
Senior Project Manager (Transport - Rail / Highways Consultancy)
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Senior Project Manager
CPC is an independent project and cost management consultancy, providing the best technical expertise in delivering infrastructure, property and transformational change projects that are improving people’s lives both at work and at home.
Our people are dedicated to meeting our clients’ needs, unified by a core set of values and behaviours that bring the right knowledge, experience and a fresh approach to unlocking every project’s full potential.
Senior Project Manager
Role: full-time, permanent.
Office: Manchester or Liverpool
Due to considerable growth within our Transport & Infrastructure sector in the North West, we are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team on this exciting journey. Typically working for clients in the Local Authority or Rail space, we require individuals who can consistently deliver excellent results, whilst capitalising on opportunities to expand our business.
Relevant skills and experience:
- Experience of managing projects with complex stakeholder interfaces
- Experience working on Rail or Highways projects
- Experience working in Consultancy delivering for clients, or Client Side
- Experience working on projects for the likes of Network Rail, Combined Authorities, Transport Executives, Local Authorities, National Highways,
- APM Membership and Training (beneficial)
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly with new teams and stakeholders
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities, with a focus on mentoring and motivating diverse groups in fast-paced environments
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a client-focused mindset
- Knowledge of emerging technologies in rail, highways or local government
- Understanding of the local political context.
- Excellent communicator
CPC - Big enough to deliver but small enough to care
In addition to a competitive salary, CPC Project Services provides comprehensive benefits including private pension, private healthcare, holidays, assistance with private professional membership subscriptions, training and development, personal performance based bonus and annual salary review.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match for this position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organisation.
CPC is an equal opportunities employer and as a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled individuals and provide various opportunities for career development in an inclusive environment.
We recognise and value the diversity of our people and are committed to developing working practices which will allow every person to contribute to our business and achieve their career aspirations.
2024 + 2023 Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year (100 staff or over)*
*Building Awards, 2023, 2024
APM SME of the Year 2023
Polite notice to recruitment agencies. We are not requiring any assistance at the moment. Please note, we do not accept speculative CV's and they will not be counted as a valid 'introduction'.
Senior Project Manager (Transport - Rail / Highways Consultancy)
Posted today
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Senior Project Manager
CPC is an independent project and cost management consultancy, providing the best technical expertise in delivering infrastructure, property and transformational change projects that are improving people’s lives both at work and at home.
Our people are dedicated to meeting our clients’ needs, unified by a core set of values and behaviours that bring the right knowledge, experience and a fresh approach to unlocking every project’s full potential.
Senior Project Manager
Role: full-time, permanent.
Office: Manchester or Liverpool
Due to considerable growth within our Transport & Infrastructure sector in the North West, we are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team on this exciting journey. Typically working for clients in the Local Authority or Rail space, we require individuals who can consistently deliver excellent results, whilst capitalising on opportunities to expand our business.
Relevant skills and experience:
- Experience of managing projects with complex stakeholder interfaces
- Experience working on Rail or Highways projects
- Experience working in Consultancy delivering for clients, or Client Side
- Experience working on projects for the likes of Network Rail, Combined Authorities, Transport Executives, Local Authorities, National Highways,
- APM Membership and Training (beneficial)
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly with new teams and stakeholders
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities, with a focus on mentoring and motivating diverse groups in fast-paced environments
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a client-focused mindset
- Knowledge of emerging technologies in rail, highways or local government
- Understanding of the local political context.
- Excellent communicator
CPC - Big enough to deliver but small enough to care
In addition to a competitive salary, CPC Project Services provides comprehensive benefits including private pension, private healthcare, holidays, assistance with private professional membership subscriptions, training and development, personal performance based bonus and annual salary review.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match for this position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organisation.
CPC is an equal opportunities employer and as a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled individuals and provide various opportunities for career development in an inclusive environment.
We recognise and value the diversity of our people and are committed to developing working practices which will allow every person to contribute to our business and achieve their career aspirations.
2024 + 2023 Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year (100 staff or over)*
*Building Awards, 2023, 2024
APM SME of the Year 2023
Polite notice to recruitment agencies. We are not requiring any assistance at the moment. Please note, we do not accept speculative CV's and they will not be counted as a valid 'introduction'.
Program Management Director - Railway Projects
Posted 8 days ago
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**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**AECOM Technical Services is currently looking for an experienced Program Management Director to join our team, leading on a complex program in Lima, Peru.**
**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:**
+ Lead and manage rail infrastructure program that is mega in size (multi-billion dollar), have high risk reward, are of high strategic value and/or have the highest level of execution complexity.
+ Provides the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery globally.
+ Champion to oversee and provide assurance for ethical and safe working practices.
+ Drives innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation.
+ Works with Global Business Lines, Regional leadership and Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions to address them.
+ Identifies areas of high risk and pro-actively takes actions to positively impact program outcomes.
+ Contributes to the global learning and people development strategy for program management, including identification of talent gaps and resourcing plans.
+ Assess long-term and disruptive trends in their area of expertise. Proposes skill development approaches and workforce planning to deliver capabilities for the future.
+ Actively supports the attraction and retention of talent across area of expertise.
+ Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of AECOM Program Management agreement
+ Advise AECOM clients on the benefits and drawbacks of potential delivery models for the projects within the program, including PPP, D/BB, DB, DBFOM and variants, Progressive DB, Alliance and variants
+ Mobilize and manage resources required to support all phases of a program
+ Lead and manage the client's role in P3 and Progressive Design Build contracts to fulfill client expectations
+ Support market engagements and market sounding activities
+ Manage scope, budget and schedule, including contract administration, claims and quality compliance
+ Ensure that appropriate risk management analysis, status reporting and issues management processes are in place.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum requirements:**
+ BA/BS + 15 EXTENSIVE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, in program management inclusive of at least 6 (six) years of recent experience in a Senior Leadership position ideally serving as program management oversight or similar role for leading a minimum of two large infrastructure projects or programs of $600 Million+ Specific professional experience leading Project Management Offices (PMO) in the railway sector.
+ Verified professional experience from the date of graduation or issuance of professional license.
+ Project Manager in managing at least two large rail infrastructure projects
+ High level of English and Spanish proficiency.
+ Confirmed participation in at least three (3) railway projects, serving as PMO Railway Director or PMO Railway Manager.
**Additional Information**
**Preferred Requirements:**
+ BA/BS with 20+ years of relevant experience
+ Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
+ PMI-PgMP, APM-RPP or CMAA-CCM Certification (or equivalent) preferred
+ Strong technical capability including all project phases from design, planning, construction, operations and maintenance preferably large program/projects
+ Considerable experience of delivering in collaborative working arrangements
+ Demonstrable experience of delivering targeted Project benefits
+ Demonstrated experience in extensive public outreach, agency coordination, third party stakeholder management and program management
+ Strong knowledge of relevant rail standards applicable in industry guidelines and current transit- oriented practices
+ Expertise in managing and coordinating interfaces all disciplines (e.g., environmental, mechanical, civil, structural)
+ Experienced in developing and mobilizing project delivery systems and optimizing processes and procedures
+ Demonstrated experience of successfully integrating complex programs and managing/coordinating interfaces across all disciplines (e.g., program/project controls, environmental, H&S, design, construction)
+ Recognized globally as a leader in program management within the industry
+ Able to demonstrate an extensive industry-wide network and is well known for having successfully shaped, led or transformed multiple large or very large programs.
+ Has a deep knowledge and application of all aspects of the program management competencies needed for success on very complex programs, educates and mentors others and has guided and facilitated others in all aspects of the identified program competencies in very complex programs.
+ Demonstrates exemplary leadership attributes that provide role modelling for others.
+ Able to build consensus to change program strategy in challenging situations.
+ Demonstrated ability to set long term goals and strategies and establish effective management of internal and external interfaces and inter-dependencies across the program.
+ Has built diverse and inclusive teams to enable collective success through trust, psychological safety, autonomy, accountability and alignment.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** East
**Career Area:** Program & Project Management
**Work Location Model:** On-Site
Payments & Rail Fraud Operations Manager
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About us
We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Trainline enables millions of travellers to find and book the best value tickets across carriers, fares, and journey options through our highly rated mobile app, website, and B2B partner channels.
Great journeys start with Trainline
Now Europe's number 1 downloaded rail app, with over 125 million monthly visits and £5.9 billion in annual ticket sales, we collaborate with 270+ rail and coach companies in over 40 countries. We want to create a world where travel is as simple, seamless, eco-friendly and affordable as it should be.
Today, we're a FTSE 250 company driven by our incredible team of over 1,000 Trainliners from 50+ nationalities, based across London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Edinburgh and Madrid. With our focus on growth in the UK and Europe, now is the perfect time to join us on this high-speed journey.
The Purpose of this Position at Trainline
Lead Trainline's Payments and Rail Fraud Operations Team, ensuring seamless and reliable payment processing across platforms and partners, while building strong relationships with Train Operating Companies on fraud prevention and revenue protection. You'll define and deliver a clear vision and roadmap to strengthen key success metrics in payments, support industry partners in preventing losses, and drive continuous improvement. As a hands-on leader, you'll oversee the day-to-day running and development of the team, empowering them to deliver impact at scale.
As the Operations Manager for this team at Trainline, you will…
- Lead and mentor a team of Rail Fraud and Payment Specialists, fostering a data-driven culture that delivers better outcomes for partners and customers.
- Define and deliver a clear roadmap for tackling rail fraud and abuse, while optimising payment performance.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure strategies align with Trainline's wider business goals.
- Define and monitor key fraud, loss, and recovery metrics across rail and payments (e.g. exemptions, authentication, authorisation, cost of payments).
- Identify trends and anomalies to mitigate risks and uncover opportunities.
- Enhance both internal and external fraud reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility.
- Increase automation across repetitive tasks to boost team efficiency and scalability.
- Partner with Engineering, Finance, and Product teams to drive cross-functional initiatives.
- Act as a key escalation point for external partners.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and impactful way.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all data security and privacy regulations.
We'd love to hear from you if you have.
- Experience reviewing dense industry specifications and extracting key datapoints to create actionable insights.
- Strong skills with BI and reporting tools such as Tableau or Power BI to build dashboards and reports.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing fraud and payments team.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with fraud, finance, product, and engineering teams.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders and ensuring projects are delivered on time.
- A strategic mindset to align rail fraud prevention and payment success with business goals and long-term vision.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, PCI DSS, and PSD2, or other fraud/data compliance standards.
- Experience identifying and mitigating revenue leakage through analytics, and working with partners to track emerging fraud trends.
- Familiarity with payment methods, international networks, and payment processors.
- Experience managing diverse internal and external partners, building strong relationships, and solving problems collaboratively.
- A strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
- The ability to communicate complex insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Exceptional attention to detail when analysing large datasets to detect fraudulent activity.
- Hands-on experience working with payments and fraud partners, maintaining relationships, and ensuring accountability for results.
More information:
Enjoy fantastic perks like private healthcare & dental insurance, a generous work from abroad policy, 2-for-1 share purchase plans, an EV Scheme to further reduce carbon emissions, extra festive time off, and excellent family-friendly benefits.
We prioritise career growth with clear career paths, transparent pay bands, personal learning budgets, and regular learning days. Jump on board and supercharge your career from day one
Our values represent the things that matter most to us and what we live and breathe everyday, in everything we do:
- Think Big - We're building the future of rail
- Own It - We focus on every customer, partner and journey
- Travel Together - We're one team
- Do Good - We make a positive impact
We know that having a diverse team makes us better and helps us succeed. And we mean all forms of diversity - gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, nationality and diversity of thought. That's why we're committed to creating inclusive places to work, where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.
Interested in finding out more about what it's like to work at Trainline? Why not check us out on LinkedIn, Instagram and Glassdoor
Compensation Range: £5K - 5K
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