Associate Director - Sustainable Infrastructure

Fehily Timoney and Company; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD days

Wellbeing benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) seeks an Associate Director to join the Sustainable Infrastructure team in Ireland. The role offers leadership across major projects including roads, greenways and renewables, with opportunities to progress toward Director levels.

Travel to client meetings and sites will be required as part of delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions. Based in Cork, Carlow or Dublin, the role emphasises mentoring, design coordination, and a strong emphasis on client

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree and Chartered Engineer status.
• 15 years post-graduate experience in infrastructure design and project management, including Ireland.
• Delivery of highway or greenway projects in line with TII and NTA standards preferred.
• Experience with design and build projects is an advantage.
• Budget management and client/stakeholder engagement experience.
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills; high energy and team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver on time, within budget and quality targets.
• Manage a portfolio of projects with client relationships and communications.
• Mentor and manage junior project managers within Sustainable Infrastructure.
• Supervise senior and junior staff within the division.
• Plan and manage design work with Discipline Leads and Technicians.
• Prepare technical reports and tender documentation.
• Coordinate work with project and Infrastructure teams.
• Ensure compliance with QA and health and safety legislation.

Job description

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest indigenous consultancies specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, Energy and Renewables.

FT’s team of skilled civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers, and scientists deliver comprehensive, sustainable design and project management solutions. We offer end-to-end consultancy services, encompassing site selection, feasibility studies, option evaluation, planning, detailed design, procurement, contract administration, and construction supervision. FT’s integrated approach ensures cost-effective and sustainable outcomes for both public and private sector clients.

FT is seeking to appoint an Associate Director to join our Sustainable Infrastructure team in either our Cork, Carlow or Dublin offices.

The successful candidate will become part of an established and dynamic company, with the opportunity to expand their expertise and broaden their profession experience. The role provides exposure to a diverse range of projects, including national road schemes, greenway and active travel, public transport and renewable energy projects, as well as major design and build schemes.

FT offers the successful candidate a clear path for career development to Director positions.

FT's Responsibilities

What would my main responsibilities be in this role?

• Leading multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring projects are delivered to the required timescales, quality and budgets
• Managing a portfolio of projects including client relationships and communications for their group of projects
• Mentoring and managing more junior Project Managers within the Sustainable Infrastructure Division
• Supervising and mentoring senior and junior staff within the Sustainable Infrastructure Division
• Planning and managing design work, working closely with Engineering Discipline Leads and Technicians
• Preparation of technical reports and tender documents
• Coordinating his/her work with other members of the project and Infrastructure team
• Ensuring compliance with our quality assurance and management systems and relevant health and safety legislation

Skills / Qualifications

Are you the right person for the role?

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and Chartered Engineer status
• 15 years post-graduate experience in the design and project management of infrastructure projects, including delivering projects in Ireland
• Delivery of highway or greenway projects in accordance with TII and NTA Standards and Guidelines a plus
• Experience in the delivery of design and build projects is an advantage
• Multi-disciplinary design management experience
• Experience engaging with clients, external stakeholders and sub-consultants
• Experience in creating and managing budgets
• Candidate should be a high-energy professional with excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills
• Flexible and a good team player
• Works efficiently and on own initiative
• Must be prepared to travel to site visits and client meetings

Is FT the right fit for you?

Ready to take the next step? Does FT sound like the right fit for you?

Why Join FT?

Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features:

Continuous Professional Development

We're passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year. FT's commitment to CPD is recognised through our CPD Accredited Employer standard.

Employee Experience

When you join FT, you're becoming part of a vibrant community – not just a workplace – where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do. We are committed to offering clear careers paths, goal setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement. Beyond professional development, we also provide a diverse and enriching experience, including chances to get involved in climate action and sustainability, fundraising and volunteering. We offer sports and social events throughout the year.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

In FT, we don't just talk about equality—we live it through our vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises your wellbeing with dedicated programs. FT is proud of our commitment and is accredited for inclusive and diverse practices.

Family Benefits

We view employees as individuals with full and busy lives outside of the workplace. We aim to celebrate life's joyful moments and provide support during challenging times. That's why we offer leave for important personal milestones such as getting married, buying a house and flexible parental leave. We also provide compassionate leave and paid sick leave when needed. In recognition of special occasions, FT offers gifts to employees celebrating their nuptials and welcoming a new baby.

FT offer competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees, and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. Complimentary parking is available at each of our offices.

We believe that true wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. To support this, we offer a variety of wellbeing benefits including a health and lifestyle contribution that can be used to meet your personal and family health needs - recognising that wellbeing looks different for everyone.

Employees in our Dublin office can enjoy complimentary gym membership, and all staff have access to flu vaccines and regular health screenings. We also offer a bike to work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and support from our inhouse mental health first aid team.

Work Life Balance

At FT we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential to a positive, productive and healthy work environment. That's why FT offers a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees' wellbeing including early weekend starts with shorter Fridays, hot desking in our offices, hybrid working options, flexi start system, 22 to 31 days annual leave and 4 company days per year.