Associate / Associate Director – Metrolink

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Chartership support

Thrive programme

Job summary

The Ireland Roads team at WSP is seeking an Associate or Associate Director with extensive post-qualification experience in the design and project management of road and public transport schemes to join our Dublin office. The role involves leading a team on major national infrastructure projects and working with the National Transport Authority and Local Authorities.

The successful candidate will manage design delivery from inception to handover, coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, and support

Qualifications

• Proven project management and delivery of medium to high complexity road/infrastructure schemes.
• Experience with transport infrastructure procedures (TII/NT A/Local Authority).
• Knowledge of design standards including DMURS, The Traffic Signs Manual, NCM, TII publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design processes and coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs.
• Manage resources to meet workloads and budgets.
• Collaborate with clients and design teams to ensure timely, compliant designs.
• Mentor less experienced staff and support technical reviews.
• Participate in tenders and business development opportunities.
• Coordinate with other WSP teams to mobilize resources for multidisciplinary projects.
• Agree project fees and manage commercial position.
• Oversee specialist subconsultant inputs.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client facing

Communication

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Civil3D/Open Roads/MX/WinDes

Job description

Job Description

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About Us

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With 7,000 talented people in 60 offices across the UK and Ireland, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future-focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Job Summary

The Ireland Roads team is seeking an Associate or Associate Director with extensive post professional qualification experience in the design and project management of road and public transport schemes to work in our Dublin office. The team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will lead and help grow a team undertaking preliminary and detailed designs for major national infrastructure projects including Metrolink, Public Transport schemes and active travel schemes for the National Transport Authority and Local Authorities.

Core Functions

The candidate will be involved in the project management and technical delivery of road/transport schemes from inception through to handover of the completed scheme to the client. This role will primarily be client facing and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport arena. The role is likely to include:

• Managing projects to ensure coordination of multi-disciplinary inputs.
• Managing resources effectively and efficiently to meet fluctuating work loads.
• Working with Clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time. and within budget, in accordance with Irish Health & Safety requirements, QA and technical review requirements.
• Working with Clients to review designs, manage technical queries/RFIs, technical change management and provide engineering assurance.
• Lead the design process and co-ordinate team members to deliver appropriate and cost effective solutions to the agreed programme; support those less experienced by technical review, mentoring and advice.
• Participating in tender bids and business development opportunities as they arise.
• Developing relationships with other WSP teams to utilise additional resources for multidisciplinary projects.
• Agreeing fees and managing the commercial position on projects.
• Management of specialist subconsultants inputs.

Qualifications And Experience

• Project management and technical delivery lead of medium to high complexity Roads/Infrastructure schemes, with experience of Transport Infrastructure Ireland/National Transport Authority/Local Authority procedures essential.
• Knowledge of technical standards, tendering and contract engagement, technical advisory support, and design review and assurance.
• A thorough understanding and application of current design standards including; Urban Street and/or Active Travel Design (i.e. Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets - DMURS, The Traffic Signs Manual, the National Cycle Manual etc.), Highway Geometric Design (i.e. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) Publications) and also TII and NTA Project Management Guidelines;
• Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of transport related projects. This should include new build, maintenance and assessment of roads infrastructure.
• Experience or knowledge of alignment design software packages such as Civil3D/Open Roads/MX and WinDes preferred, but not essential.
• Good communication, client handling and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent IT skills including MSProject.

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Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can.

Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.