Design Lead - Rail & Stations

Job Description

Design Leader Rail & Stations

Location: Amsterdam Netherlands (Hybrid Working Available)

Team Size: 10

We are seeking a Design Leader (Rail & Stations) to join my clients Infrastructure team in Amsterdam. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to lead multidisciplinary design studies across metro and railway infrastructure projects in the Netherlands and throughout Europe.

This role combines design leadership with strategic client engagement and offers the potential for rapid career advancement including promotion within the first year for high performers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage design studies for metro rail and station infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project delivery from concept through execution ensuring alignment with client expectations regulations and sustainability goals.
• Monitor project progress budgets and team performance.
• Coordinate across disciplines working closely with architects structural engineers modelers and other specialists.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and successful project outcomes.
• Leverage Arups global expertise to bring innovative solutions to local and European rail and station projects.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic advice to clients on infrastructure solutions.
• Contribute to design development in areas such as track alignment platform layouts tunnels bridges and station facilities.
• Support and mentor junior designers and engineers.
• Foster a culture of collaboration learning and continuous improvement.

Why Join My Client

• Opportunity to work on high-impact rail and station projects across Europe.
• Fast-track career progression potential promotion within one year.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work several days per week.
• Be part of a collaborative and international team of experts.

Experience Essential

• 6 to 8 years of experience in rail or metro infrastructure design.
• At least 4 years leading design studies or projects (Project Management experience preferred but not essential).
• Experience in metro station or railway infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong background in civil and structural engineering.
• Familiarity with station planning track design tunnels bridges accessibility and safety in public transport infrastructure.
• Knowledge of digital tools and innovations such as BIM Revit Civil 3D and OpenRail.
• Awareness of electrification energy-efficient infrastructure and digital trends in rail design.

Skills

• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in both English and Dutch (minimum B2 level).
• Ability to guide and support junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Rail Engineering or a related discipline.