Asset Management & Operations Director

Jacobs; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance and income protection

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Professional development support

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Asset Management & Operations Director for a major transport programme in Dublin, Ireland. In this leadership role, you will shape and implement asset management strategies that ensure long-term resilience and performance of critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in asset management and proven leadership skills in complex environments. The position also offers a range of employee benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering value in complex environments.
• Experience influencing at a senior level.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of strategic asset management services.
• Enhance client asset management capability.
• Drive innovation through digital tools and data.

Skills

Extensive experience in Asset Management

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Leadership of teams

Strategic thinking

Experience in asset-intensive industries

Education

Professionally accredited or chartered (e.g. IAM, Engineering)

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking an Asset Management & Operations Director to support a major transport programme in Ireland (Dublin). This is a high‑impact leadership role where you will shape and drive programme‑wide asset management strategy, ensuring long‑term performance, resilience and value from critical infrastructure.

At Jacobs, our Programmes & Advisory team delivers strategic consulting across the full asset lifecycle—helping clients unlock value through innovation, data‑driven insights and practical solutions.

What you’ll do

• Lead the delivery of strategic asset management services across programme, project and lifecycle stages
• Champion the application of ISO 55000‑aligned practices, tailored to deliver real‑world value
• Enhance client asset management capability through improvements in governance, processes, systems and data
• Act as a trusted advisor, building strong client relationships and influencing strategic decision‑making
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high‑quality outcomes
• Drive innovation through the use of digital tools, data and emerging technologies
• Provide leadership and mentorship to teams, supporting capability growth and succession planning

Here’s what you’ll need

• Extensive experience in Asset Management, with a proven track record of delivering value in complex environments
• Professionally accredited or chartered (e.g. IAM, Engineering, or equivalent)
• Strong background within asset‑intensive industries, ideally with rail or light‑rail exposure
• Demonstrated leadership of teams leveraging data and digital solutions for decision‑making
• Strategic thinker with a whole lifecycle perspective
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at a senior level
• Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and resolve challenges constructively
• Established external network and ability to contribute to business development and thought leadership

What’s in it for you

• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life assurance and income protection
• Generous annual leave, with the option to buy/sell additional days
• Flexible and hybrid working to support work‑life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
• Professional development support, including chartership and training
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects shaping Ireland’s future

Our Culture

We put people first – whether that’s our clients, communities or colleagues. Our Culture of Caring drives everything we do, creating a workplace where you can thrive, be yourself and make a meaningful difference.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking to take on a pivotal leadership role within a high‑profile transport programme and help shape the future of asset management in Ireland, we’d love to hear from you.

As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.