At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to shape the future of rail operations across exciting projects.
- Company: Mott MacDonald, a leader in innovative engineering and consultancy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse projects and international exposure in a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major rail projects while collaborating with industry experts.
- Qualifications: Expertise in rail planning, strong analytical skills, and experience with RailSys.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location/s: York, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, UK
Overview Of The Role
Senior Rail Operations Consultant to join our growing team. Working on projects such as Northern Powerhouse Rail, East West Rail, light rail in the United States, and the future rail network in the Republic of Ireland.
Responsibilities include collaborating across the Mott MacDonald group, delivering a diverse project portfolio, supporting analysis using systems such as Railsys and ATTUne, and working with engineering design teams to provide operational integration for project success.
Candidate specification
Essential- Expertise in rail operational planning, timetable production, capacity analysis, and performance modelling.
- Appreciation of the wider rail engineering disciplines for a whole‑system approach.
- Experienced user of RailSys modelling tool in all three modules: infrastructure, timetable, and evaluation.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and drive informed decision‑making.
- Knowledge of train planning software tools such as ATTUne, TPS, or similar.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills, effectively communicating modelling results to diverse audiences.
- Experience of engaging with external stakeholders and interfacing with clients.
- Experience in other rail operations modelling tools such as Treno, OpenTrack, and RTC.
- Experience in rolling stock and train crew diagramming.
- Strategic operational knowledge covering concepts of operations, train crew strategies, and network access.
- Experience across metro, light‑rail, and tram‑train transport modes.
- International experience with knowledge of transport markets across the Republic of Ireland, North America, Australasia, and the Middle East.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. does not currently offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We commit to providing equal opportunity for all, promoting fair employment procedures and practices and fostering an inclusive environment.
Senior Rail Operations Consultant in Birmingham employer: Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities to engage in impactful projects across the rail sector, including Northern Powerhouse Rail and international initiatives. Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission of delivering successful rail operations.
