Rail Operations & Maintenance Lead – Ireland / Northern Ireland
Dublin, Co.
Dublin, Ireland
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom
Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom
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 more about your role...
Based in either Belfast or Dublin, you will work across the full rail lifecycle—supporting projects that span infrastructure, depot operations, rolling stock, stations, asset management, operations, and maintenance.
You will bring practical, real-world operational experience, complemented by consultancy and advisory expertise, to help clients navigate complex challenges and realise opportunities.
As CEAS in-country representative...
You will interface with the wider CEAS team and the broader WSP Rail business, ensuring that the right technical expertise is mobilised for Irish projects.
You will collaborate closely with disciplines such as Rail Operational Planning, Rolling Stock, Rail Strategy & Feasibility, and Rail Digital Advisory to develop holistic, multi-disciplinary solutions for clients.
The role includes a strong client-facing element:
You will understand client needs, shape work, support bids, and contribute directly to project delivery.
You will act as a trusted advisor, providing a single, coherent voice for all CEAS capabilities in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
What You Will Do
Act as the key CEAS / Rail Advisory representative for projects and clients in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Provide technical leadership and input across one or more of the following areas: rail operations, maintenance, performance and/or asset management assignments.
Work with CEAS and the wider WSP Rail business to scope, win and deliver multi-disciplinary projects.
Engage directly with clients, helping articulate needs, shape opportunities, and secure new work.
Draw on WSP's extensive technical resources to bring the right expertise to each commission.
Support project delivery through hands-on involvement, including problem solving for complex or operationally critical issues.
Contribute to the growth and development of CEAS capability in Ireland, supporting knowledge sharing and mentoring of junior colleagues.
Represent CEAS's holistic, whole-system railway perspective—covering specification, commissioning, operations, maintenance and integration.
What We'd Be Looking For You to Demonstrate
Strong expertise in rail operations, performance management and/or rail maintenance and asset management—across infrastructure, rolling stock, or both.
Practical, real-world operational experience gained within rail organisations, complemented by consultancy or advisory experience.
Experience in defining operational concepts, developing operational plans, procedures, and readiness activities.
Understanding of emerging and transformative technologies and how they will influence future railway operations.
Ability to engage confidently with clients, understand their challenges, and convert this into work opportunities.
Experience working within and helping to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
A relevant qualification—either degree level or vocational—and working towards or having achieved professional registration.
Strong understanding of whole system railway considerations, including the interface between operations, engineering, and systems integration.
Experience of multi-disciplinary work winning, including formal bid input and client relationship development.
Direct experience of working with clients in the Republic of Ireland and/or Northern Ireland is highly desirable.
What Makes CEAS Different
CEAS provides holistic, whole life solutions tailored to each client's specific operational and strategic needs.
Our advisors bring deep real-world experience in specifying, commissioning, operating and maintaining railways.
We combine technical insight with practical problem solving, often stepping in to resolve complex or challenging issues.
We value entrepreneurial thinking, new ideas and market insight—and look for people who can spot opportunities, shape solutions and help grow our presence and capability.
About Us
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.
Benefits & Culture
Work-life balance
: hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices.
Inclusivity & Belonging
: we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Support for health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme and Virtual GP service.
Gymflex scheme offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time with WSP My Hour and flexible working arrangements.
Development and training investment, including mentoring, chartership and training programmes.
#WeAreWSP
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.
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Posting Date 01/29/2026, 12:33 PM
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