Project Manager, Upstream Railway Studies

WSP in Deutschland

Project Manager overseeing upstream railway studies for WSP in France. Involves client relations, project management, and producing technical deliverables.

Posted 6/25/2026full-time🇫🇷 FranceSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage client relationships: define requirements, receive input data, plan work, and handle contractual follow-up.
Organize field visits and ensure the quality of delivered outputs.
Present results, defend technical choices, and support decision-making.
Coordinate external partners and WSP teams, including international collaborators.
Supervise the production of deliverables by design teams: exploratory studies and feasibility studies.
Ensure technical coherence, quality, timely delivery, and alignment with contractual requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You hold an engineering degree (Master's level / Bac+5).
You have at least 10 years' experience in a railway engineering consultancy.
Strong experience in upstream railway studies (conventional lines, high-speed lines - LGV) and ideally in urban mobility (tram, metro).
Proven ability to analyze, structure, synthesize, and present arguments.
Natural aptitude for project management and team coordination.
Rigour, autonomy, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality work.
Curiosity, open-mindedness, and a desire to contribute to high-impact projects.
Fluency in French and English is required to collaborate with our international teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A work environment inspired by diversity and driven by inclusion.
Flexible working policy — we recognize the importance of work-life balance and encourage you to find yours.
Excellent career development prospects.
A supportive environment that invests in your development and training.

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Hard Skills & Tools

railway engineeringupstream railway studiesfeasibility studiesexploratory studiesurban mobilityhigh-speed linesconventional linesproject management

Soft Skills

client relationship managementteam coordinationanalytical skillsattention to detailautonomyrigourcuriosityopen-mindedness

Certifications

engineering degreeMaster's level