Rail & Major Programmes Architecture Director
Core
Senior technical and project leadership for major UK & Ireland rail design programmes, ensuring delivery assurance and bid credibility from concept through procurement.
Role type
Senior IC Rail Architecture Director (Strategy & Delivery)
Builds
Large-scale rail programmes including stations, depots, and ancillary assets within live operational environments.
Domain
Rail infrastructure, Architecture, Civil Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Rail architecture expertise, multi-disciplinary project leadership, regulatory compliance (DCO, security), bid strategy development, stakeholder management, BIM workflows, sustainability/ESG integration, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Experience with DfMA/ECI/Design & Build environments, global rail trends, major UK station leadership
Technologies
BIM, computational design, digital twins, simulation
Responsibilities
Lead multi-disciplinary delivery of large-scale rail programmes; Act as primary interface with rail authorities and operators; Shape winning strategies for major pursuits and bids; Mentor next generation of rail architects and project leaders; Drive innovation in digital delivery and sustainability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership