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Consultant – Rail Operations, Performance
AtkinsRéalis. Manage defined workstreams and smaller consultancy assignments from initiation through delivery .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the rail operations sector, including planning, governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Capable of analyzing operational data to provide evidence-based recommendations and improve rail advisory services.
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Project Management ExperienceRail Operations KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsStakeholder CoordinationClient Relationship Management
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Hard Skills
Project PlanningRisk ManagementData AnalysisGovernance DocumentationOperational AssessmentTimetable PlanningImplementation PlanningQuality AssuranceChange ManagementPerformance Monitoring
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationProactivity
Certifications & Qualifications
Recognised Project Management Qualification
Industry Keywords
Rail OperationsTransport ConsultancyStakeholder EngagementClient DevelopmentOperational Interfaces
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage defined workstreams and smaller consultancy assignments from initiation through delivery
- Assess current rail performance, operating arrangements, processes and interfaces
- Develop project plans, schedules, governance, risk controls and progress reporting
- Analyse operational and business data to identify risks, trends and improvement opportunities
- Lead or support workshops, interviews and stakeholder meetings
- Prepare evidence-based reports, business cases, presentations and client recommendations
- Support bids, client development and continuous improvement of rail advisory services
- Plan and deliver assignments within agreed scope, programme, budget and quality requirements
- Manage schedules, actions, risks, issues, dependencies, change and status reporting
- Assess rail operating models, capacity, timetables and control interfaces
- Translate operational evidence into options, recommendations and implementation plans
- Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs across operations, engineering, digital, planning, safety and project delivery
- Build client relationships, facilitate decision-making and communicate delivery priorities
- Quality-assure client-facing reports, presentations, plans and governance documentation
- Monitor delivery performance, resolve issues and escalate risks
- Support and coach junior colleagues
- Contribute to proposals, estimating, client account development and wider practice initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant professional experience in rail operations, transport consultancy, project delivery or a closely related field
- Demonstrable project management experience, including planning, governance, risk and issue management, stakeholder coordination and reporting
- Good understanding of the rail operating environment and interfaces between operators, infrastructure, timetable planning, control, engineering and customer service
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to turn evidence into practical recommendations
- Confident written and verbal communication
- Experience engaging client and operational stakeholders
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work with limited supervision
- Ability to maintain high standards of quality
- Collaborative, proactive and commercially aware approach
- A degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
- Recognised project management qualification is desirable
- Role may require security clearance
- Security clearance may require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family friendly employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups
- Support towards relevant professional and project management qualifications
- Coaching from experienced rail consultants and industry practitioners
- Clear pathway to senior consultancy and project leadership roles