Senior Rail Architect - WSP Architecture

A little more about your role… As a Senior Rail Architect, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality architectural design for complex station and rail infrastructure projects. You’ll work across feasibility, concept and design stages, helping develop creative and technically coordinated solutions within multidisciplinary teams. You’ll work closely with engineers and specialists across structures, MEP, fire, digital design, wayfinding and more to ensure our architectural outputs are robust, practical and integrated.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support architectural design packages on rail and station projects
• Develop and review drawings, layouts, reports and BIM deliverables
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines to ensure well‑aligned outcomes
• Participate in workshops, design reviews and client discussions
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Contribute to bids and new‑work opportunities when required

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Architectural experience working on rail, transport, infrastructure or similarly complex multidisciplinary projects
• Strong design and technical capability, with confidence delivering and leading architectural workstreams
• Proficiency with CAD/BIM tools (Bentley OBD/Aecosim, MicroStation, Revit or similar)
• Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively as well as collaborate across teams
• A proactive, organised and solution‑driven approach
• willingness to support junior staff and contribute positively to team culture
• ARB Registration

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. 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. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

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.