Reliability (RAM) Engineer (All Levels) - Rail

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Lead RAM engineering and consultancy for rail infrastructure, rolling stock and signalling projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • ram modelling
  • risk management
  • project delivery
  • client relationships
  • innovation tools
  • leadership guidance

Tasks

-You will project manage staff and directly manage sub-contractors whilst supporting junior RAM members of the team and providing mentorship where appropriate, and acting as the focal point for technical expertise and guidance. -You will cross collaborate with team members to manage the minimisation of project risks and enhance the positive integration/delivery of the projects -You will undertake BS EN 50126 RAM activities including; RAM plans, Functional Analysis, Functional Block Diagrams, reliability/availability apportionment, predictions and modelling, FMECAs, Fault Tree Analysis / Reliability Block Diagram, DRACAS and maintainability analyses. -You will be encouraging and promoting the innovation and implementation of new techniques and tools which may improve efficiency and effectiveness of the services offered by the System Engineering, Integration and Assurance (SEIA) Group. -You will ensure the full management and delivery of projects, whilst ensuring the ongoing development and management of strategic client relationships. -You will deliver support to RAM and, when required, safety activities in other sectors and provide input to proposal writing and future tender submissions. -You will promote the WSP brand to help the team secure business opportunities in existing and new projects through active involvement with industry partners and professional engineering institutions. This may include sitting on councils, committees and working groups which promote and drive technical excellence in the field of RAMS, and / or writing and presenting papers at conferences and events. -You will be providing a range of consulting services to clients and be a trusted contributor to project requirements, leveraging your knowledge from a RAMS Engineering perspective. -You will be providing RAM leadership and guidance to our clients across projects involving rail infrastructure, rolling stock and signalling, etc.

Requirements

  • chartered engineer
  • engineering degree
  • ram engineering
  • leadership
  • bs en50126
  • international

What You Bring

-A degree in a technical engineering related discipline, or extensive relevant experience. -Professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (or significant progression towards that goal). -Proven ability to provide technical leadership to a team of RAM and Safety Engineers. -Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined team -RAM engineering experience (rail desirable, but not essential). -Fellowship with an appropriate professional institution (or significant progression towards that goal) e.g. SaRS, IET, IMechE. -Experience in the consultancy environment. -Experience in other sectors (e.g. aviation, nuclear, oil&gas, defence). -Corporate membership with an appropriate professional institution (e.g. SaRS, IET, IMechE). -Experience of working on international projects. -Extensive knowledge and experience in the application of the BS EN 50126 RAM activities throughout the life cycle of rail projects. -Industry recognition in the field of RAM. -Proven ability to support RAM and Safety engineering activities and/or arguments to clients, acceptance/approval and regulatory authorities in the UK, with international experience desirable. -Extensive knowledge and experience in a mainline or metro railway discipline, e.g. Signalling, Control Systems, Traction Power, Depots etc.

The Company

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy