Depots and Stabling Operations Advisor in Bristol

Join to apply for the Depots and Stabling Operations Advisor role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.

A Little More About Your Role…

• Provide operational insight to support rail operational planning and digital visual simulation of depots, covering activities from train preparation to heavy maintenance and overhaul.
• Validate and interpret depot performance models developed by remote modelling teams, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights for clients.
• Engage with clients to advise on depot optimisation strategies and operational improvements.
• Support the development and design of new‑build depots as part of large infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to assessments of new or changing rolling stock fleets and their impact on depot operations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver consultancy services and innovative solutions.
• Potential involvement in international projects, offering varied and challenging work.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Proven experience in managing or operating rail depots.
• Strong understanding of depot equipment usage and specification.
• Experience in rostering and managing depot operational staff.
• Demonstrated ability to optimise depot performance.
• Familiarity with digital technologies for depot optimisation.
• Experience supporting design projects.

Desirable Experience

• Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional body.
• Consultancy experience (preferred but not essential).
• Involvement in fleet acceptance or assessing impacts of new rolling stock on depot operations.

About WSP

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 – 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.

Location: Stonehouse, England, United Kingdom.