Rail Strategy & Policy Planner

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?

We are looking for candidates with experience and passion in developing Railway strategy and policy, planning, business case making and demand, operations and development of rail-based solutions.

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 inter-relationships 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

We anticipate a successful candidate will have achieved a relevant tertiary qualification in an appropriate area of rail, transport, economics and business management and be a member of a relevant professional institution or professional peer body.

Have a look at the video below to see how Arup in the midlands is undergoing an exciting period of growth!

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Contact kylie.ohanlon@arup.com

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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.

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

Our Application Process

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