Rail Strategy - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Arup

Arup
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Why Arup?
Arup are at the forefront of transformative rail around the world, helping shape tomorrow's sustainable travel.

Rail projects demand a complex mix of skills and insights - from initial strategy and economics, through to engineering, people-centred design, operations and asset management.

Success depends on bringing all these elements together - brilliantly.

That's why our technical expertise is always backed by sharp strategic thinking, whether we're optimising existing assets and services, or designing whole new railways.

Check out our video below to hear why our people are so passionate about Rail careers at Arup


The Opportunity


We work for a great range of public sector and private sector clients including DfT, Great British Railways, HS2 Ltd, TOCs / FOCs and Local Authorities on a wide range of rail-based solutions.

We are also deeply focused on a wide range of station and hub developments across the UK,

We are looking for a range of skills and grades - from junior to senior planners and creative thinkers, to join our growing national rail team particularly based out of our brand-new Birmingham Office


The successful person will work collaboratively with our rail and wider transport teams across the country to deliver projects, bids and innovative approaches to get schemes off the ground.


Is this role right for you?


Desirable competencies include Demand and Revenue Forecasting, Fares and Ticketing, Rail and Light Rail Operations and experience working with Operators and Industry Partners.


Essential Criteria

  • An overall general understanding and appreciation of railway planning and management, and an understanding of the interrelationships between strategies, plans and delivery mechanisms (such as concessions, rail projects and the overall contractual matrix / regulatory framework) in the UK rail industry.
  • Experience in operational and strategic business case development, design, appraisal and evaluation of rail schemes.
  • Understanding of train performance data and analysis.
  • Experience in railway planning with an emphasis on operational planning / modelling.
  • Knowledge of timetable development processes and planning tools.
  • Understanding of the freight market and rail freight planning along with understanding of light rail planning and operations
Have a look at the video below to see how Arup in the midlands is undergoing an exciting period of growth


If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you.

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Rewards and Benefits


We care about you and want you to perform at your best, which is why we offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our sector.


As a member organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm's financial performance).

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.

In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.


Different People, Shared Values


Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture - from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability - we provide a space for you to express yourself and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.


Learn how our Work Unbound Initiative is giving all our members greater flexibility in deciding how and where they work.


Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit our UK Application Process page.

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