Speculative Careers in Rail - Ireland and Northern Ireland, Naas

WSP’s Rail team is growing in Ireland and Northern Ireland, building a pipeline of talent across multiple disciplines. If you’re curious, collaborative, and motivated by meaningful infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

Where you could fit

Rail Operations&Planning (capacity, timetabling, operational modelling)

Systems Engineering&Safety Assurance

Telecoms&Digital Systems/Digital Engineering

MEP (Rail Stations&Depots)

Project&Design Management

What You’ll Do

Contribute to concept and feasibility studies, detailed design, and assurance for new and existing rail assets

Apply data‑driven methods (e.g., simulation, digital engineering) to improve safety, reliability and performance

Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, engaging stakeholders and delivery partners

Support work winning through proposals, thought leadership and client relationships

Coach junior colleagues and share best practice as part of a supportive, learning culture

What you’ll bring

Relevant degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering, transport planning or related discipline

Experience in one or more of the disciplines listed above; rail consultancy or client/contractor background welcome

A proactive, delivery‑focused mindset, with strong teamwork and communication skills

Working knowledge of Irish and/or UK rail standards (desirable)

Progress toward professional accreditation/chartership (or already attained)

What’s In It For You

Impactful work on complex, high‑profile programmes that shape mobility and communities

Growth and progression through professional development and chartership support

Inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and you can bring your full self to work

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.

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