Consultant, Associate Consultant, Senior or Principal Consultant

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Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom SYSTRA Full time

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Consultant, Associate Consultant, Senior or Principal Consultant - Rail Operations

Country/Region: GB

Field: Consulting

Location:

Birmingham London, Leeds, York, GB

Type of Contract: Permanent

Level of experience: Any

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Around the world, SYSTRA's specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.
For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving, and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility, and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

We are currently seeking to expand our rail operations team and a recruiting at the Consultant, Senior Consultant, Principal Consultant and Associate grades. These roles could be based in any of our Birmingham London, Leeds, York or Dublin offices and will be offered on a hybrid basis, with a split of office-based and home working. The successful candidate will be a rail operations specialist with a proven track record of delivering high-quality rail operations work for clients in the UK and/or Ireland.

They will support the development and growth in our key markets in the UK and Ireland by leading and undertaking work for clients such as Network Rail, the UK Department for Transport, Irish Rail Train Operating Companies/Owning Groups and local/metropolitan authorities. This will involve working closely with our team in the UK and Ireland to deliver high-quality work for clients, leading team on specific tasks and projects where appropriate. More senior candidates will also contribute to successful tenders for future work. Specific project and tender involvement will depend on the skills and experience of the candidate. The successful candidate will also collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects and tenders, working with colleagues across our business units.

For more experienced candidates the role will involve significant levels of client interaction, working with client representatives to agree the scope of work and timelines for delivery, and liaising regularly work process.

A selection of the following skills and experience will be required:

  • Operational performance modelling using RailSys, with capabilities to check infrastructure models against signalling plans, create traction data, build and deconflict timetables and output results
  • Timetable and rolling stock planning using industry standard tools, with a clear understanding of the Network Rail timetable planning process.
  • The ability to use Excel to manipulate multiple data sources for input to models and to interpret and present results from modelling
  • A keen understanding of performance data sources such as TRUST, TD feeds, Centrix and OTMR data
  • The ability to clearly present technical data in report format for consumption by non-technical readers
  • Demonstrable experience of working on a wide range of projects

Why SYSTRA?
Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility
Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn't always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion
We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing
It's no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.
As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role and if you are a returner looking to restart your career after a period outside the workplace – you could be just what we are looking for.

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