**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…** The Rail Systems Technology team is a globally networked group of consultant engineers with an international footprint specialising in developing and implementing digital command and control systems within the Rail sector. We specialise in the latest Command and Control Systems (CCS) technologies such as ETCS, Communications Based Train Control (CBTC), Traffic Management, Automatic Train Operations (ATO), Connected Driver Advisory Systems (C-DAS) and Stock & Crew Systems, particularly focusing on technical strategy, system integration and delivery assurance for these systems. The team has on-going projects in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Australasia and is looking to both grow the team to support our offering and position of being the client advisor of choice and global leaders in providing these services. We are looking for a CBTC/CCS GoA3+ Experienced consultant to join our existing team in the UK. We are flexible on location, as we have a range of WSP offices around the UK. We are not just a delivery team – we are advisors to some of the biggest projects in Europe and we provide insights and technical support across the lifecycle. The role will be using your technical specialism to provide consultancy and strategic advisory to major clients around the application of Automatic Train Operation at Grade of Automation 3 and higher. On some projects you will be in the detail resolving issues, on others you will be providing strategic advice for procurement or business cases. Customer-centric thinking is at the heart of WSP. This often leads us to work alongside clients in their offices and, with our expertise in demand globally, we also find ourselves travelling internationally. The role will need close and collaborative working with other technical discipline experts from our wider Rail Advisory Services function as well as the wider WSP Rail organisation. This will require the ability to collaboratively work with colleagues with expertise across the whole rail system to drive optimised outcomes and recommendations which provide a best whole-system solution. This role goes beyond the technical. We are here to promote these new and often complex technologies and explore what is possible integrating this into whole system focused solutions. Our clients come to us not just because we are technical experts but because we work collaboratively with them to consider each problem and shape the solution on their behalf. We are a client facing team, so you need to be comfortable working with clients, both individually and as part of the Rail Advisory Services team; and we get involved in everything from detailed technical system specification and architectural design reviews, franchise advisory and business differentiation through to commissioning and bringing into use new technological solutions. Our approach is to provide robust and holistic solutions that future proof the clients systems and acts as the strategic enabler they require. Because of our strong blend of technical insight and problem-solving ability we often get called in to act as trouble-shooters on difficult or complex projects – and whilst we prefer to work strategically, we have no problem getting hands-on where the role requires it. We seek to be entrepreneurial welcoming ideas, market insight and a flair for spotting an opportunity. **What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…** + A track record of successfully delivering CCS/CBTC feasibility/concept design, specification, integration, interface definition development and design. + Experience in the application of ATO to achieve Grade of Automation 3+ for new and existing rail networks across light and heavy rail applications in both the UK and Globally. + Credible knowledge of the challenges of employing CCS/CBTC and ATO technology in GOA3+ operations and maintenance environments. + Understanding of the whole rail system engineering and knowledge of systems integration. + Capability in developing future Command and Control System technology concepts and white papers + Confidence in writing papers and giving presentations, acting as the company’s voice in industry. + Engaging clients directly to draw out their concerns and secure WSP work + Mentoring junior and graduate engineers and work within a Multi-discipline design team. + A qualified engineer either with a degree or equivalent vocational training + Chartered status (or able to demonstrate you are working towards this) Don’t quite meet all the criteria? 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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 & Diversity** We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. 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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._