Rolling Stock Consultant

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Our Rail business brings together engineers, consultants and technical specialists who work across some of the most complex and high-profile rail programmes in the UK and internationally.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join Arup's growing Rolling Stock capability. Having established a successful team of rolling stock consultants, we have developed a strong reputation for providing advisory, technical and specialist services to procuring authorities, operators, manufacturers and other key industry stakeholders.

At Arup, you'll join a community of talented professionals delivering value-led engineering consultancy and strategic services across the rail sector. With a diverse portfolio of projects and clients, this role offers the opportunity to work on some of the industry's most interesting rolling stock challenges while helping shape the future of sustainable rail transport.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Rolling Stock Engineer looking to broaden their experience across consultancy, engineering and strategic advisory services. Reporting to the Senior Rolling Stock Designer, you will contribute to the development of Arup's rolling stock business while supporting the delivery of high-quality technical solutions for clients across the UK and international rail markets.

You will contribute to rolling stock strategies and business planning activities, help identify and secure new opportunities, support bids and proposals, and deliver technical analysis and engineering outputs. The role will involve transforming complex technical information into clear, client-focused recommendations, designs and reports, as well as supporting project delivery, client engagement and consultancy activities.

A key aspect of the role will be identifying areas of the rolling stock proposition that you can champion, helping to build Arup's capability and reputation both internally and externally. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, technical development and industry leadership within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning, to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people who:

• Hold a degree in Engineering or a related discipline and are Chartered, working towards Chartership, or able to demonstrate progress towards professional registration.
• Have experience in one or more of the following areas: rolling stock engineering, rolling stock design, asset management, assurance and acceptance, systems engineering, railway operations or railway business management.
• Can undertake and interpret technical analysis, producing high-quality engineering outputs, reports and recommendations.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, commercial awareness and the ability to rapidly assimilate and apply new information.
• Have excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience of collaboration, leadership or influencing multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Drina Zupanovic at Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

 What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

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

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Closing Date: 16.10.2026

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

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