WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Rail Architect

Architectural DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLondon, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous experience in the construction or architectural industry.
Must be a recently qualified Architect.
Working knowledge of UK building regulations and national standards.
Experience with computer-aided design and building information modeling tools, such as Bentley OBD/Aecosim, MicroStation, or Revit.
Technical design knowledge and skills in UK construction methodology.
Architectural working experience in rail, transport, or other complex architectural design.
Experience working as part of an architectural design team managing and delivering tender and construction-stage work packages.
Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.

Responsibilities

Support the production of architectural drawings, plans, and building information modeling models.
Assist with multidisciplinary design coordination.
Help prepare schedules, reports, and technical documents.
Take part in internal design discussions and reviews.
Learn how large-scale, complex infrastructure projects are developed and delivered.
Work closely with senior team members to build technical and design skills.
Manage junior colleagues and provide guidance and support where necessary.
Manage design tasks and deliverables, and report on progress against the design program to the project lead, including progress and associated risks.
Follow company values and exhibit appropriate behaviors.
Manage time efficiently and assist with or contribute to team meetings to review the design program.
Support the project lead in developing the project execution plan, including financial planning and resource forecasting.
Contribute to project programming and financial planning.

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A little more about your role…

As a Rail Architect, you’ll contribute to the production of drawings, models and design documentation for rail and station projects. You’ll gain experience working across a range of tasks and project stages, learning how architectural solutions are developed within a multidisciplinary environment.

You’ll collaborate with engineers and designers from various disciplines to help deliver coordinated, high‑quality architectural outputs.

In this role, you will:

Support the production of architectural drawings, plans and BIM models
Assist with multidisciplinary design coordination
Help prepare schedules, reports and technical documents
Take part in internal design discussions and reviews
Learn how large‑scale, complex infrastructure projects are developed and delivered
Work closely with senior team members to build your technical and design skills

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

People Management:

Able to manage junior colleges and provide guidance and support where necessary.
Manage design tasks and deliverables and report on progress against the design programme to the project lead. Report on the progress and risks associated with the programme.
Follow company values and exhibit appropriate behaviours.
Manage time efficiently and assist / input into team meetings to review design programme.

Business & Financial

Support the Project Lead in developing the project execution plan, including financial planning, and forecasting resource.
Input on the project programming and financial planning.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in the construction / architectural industry.
Must be a recently qualified Architect.
Working knowledge of UK building regulations and national standards.
Experience with CAD/BIM tools (Bentley OBD/Aecosim,MicroStation, Revit or similar)

Knowledge & Skills:

Technical design knowledge / skills in UK construction methodology.
Architectural working experience in rail, transport or other complex architectural design
Experience of working as part of an architectural design team managing and delivering Tender and Construction Stage works packages.
Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959

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