OCS / OLE Engineers All Levels (Engineer, Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer) in Manchester

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We are seeking Overhead Contact System (OCS) professionals at all levels to support the continued growth of our rail electrification professional services in line with our expanding pipeline across the UK and international markets. This opportunity is suitable for candidates with experience in OCS design, assurance and construction support. We are interested in speaking with engineers at different career stages, from developing engineers through to senior leaders.

You will support the successful delivery of OCS design and engineering outputs across a range of rail projects, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and wider railway specialists. You will be a dedicated team player who has the initiative to be pro‑active in their approach and takes responsibility for delivery, both on time and within budget. You will be someone who applies an analytical approach to problem solving and works with a positive can‑do attitude.

• Produce, check or review OCS design deliverables across early design, detailed design, and as‑built stages.
• Provide construction support, respond to technical queries and help resolve site‑based issues where required.
• Support technical assurance, interdisciplinary checks, design reviews and risk reviews, appropriate to your level of experience.
• Engage in consultancy opportunities with UK and international clients.
• Apply safe‑by‑design principles and relevant client, industry and project‑specific requirements.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes.
• Provide guidance, support and mentorship to Early Career Professionals (ECP).
• Act as (or support) OCS Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) or equivalent, appropriate to your level of experience.
• Support tenders, work‑winning and client‑facing technical discussions where appropriate.

• Previous experience acting as Network Rail Project Engineer (PE) or supporting Network Rail PE duties on rail projects.
• Overhead Conductor Rail (OCR) experience.
• Light rail, metro or tram electrification experience.
• Chartership with a professional institution or working towards it.

This advert is intended to cover multiple levels. The role will be shaped around the successful candidate’s experience, competence and development route.

• Developing engineers may focus on producing design outputs, calculations, CAD inputs, and supporting design coordination under guidance.
• Experienced engineers may lead defined OCS tasks or packages, coordinate interfaces, support assurance activities and guide less experienced team members.
• Senior technical professionals may lead complex work packages, undertake PE or CRE duties and provide discipline leadership within projects.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.