Director of Urban Transportation

Egis; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Ireland seeks a Director of Urban Transport to lead the Active Travel, Urban Roads and Bus Connects portfolio. You will drive client engagements, oversee projects across Ireland, and manage a high-performing team with a focus on profitable growth.

The role requires 15+ years in civil/transport infrastructure, Chartered Engineer status, and strong leadership and budgeting skills. Based in multiple Irish offices with wide stakeholder interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or transportation engineering with strong fundamentals.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15 years in civil/roads/transport infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record delivering large infrastructure schemes.
• Strong business development and client-facing experience.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and budgeting skills.
• Financial acumen and experience in project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead Urban Transport activity for Ireland, ensuring sustainable profitability.
• Supervise and oversee urban transport projects, on time and within budget.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team and provide guidance.
• Maintain knowledge of standards, regs and best practices for delivery.
• Engage with clients to understand needs and tailor consultancy services.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables and implement QC processes.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with government, industry partners and regulators for approvals.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Roads and Active Travel Director.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Business development

Financial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/transportation engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Engineers Ireland

Job description

We are proud to take an active part in shaping Ireland’s future. To work with the government, clients and communities to plan, build and sustain infrastructure that will advance and enhance the Irish way of life.

The Egis team have been active in Ireland since 1959, evolving and expanding over time into a company that offers an end-to-end service; planning, designing and operating smart cities, active travel systems, water and energy infrastructure, buildings and structures.

In 2023 JB Barry and Partners was welcomed into Egis, bringing our award-winning team to almost 600 members across 16 offices nationwide. Our Team includes designers, engineers, surveyors, project managers, technologists, geo-technical and environmental teams, asset and maintenance managers and quantity surveyors all working together

We work in partnership with public sector clients and private companies both at home and internationally, and we are committed to supporting the government in realising their climate, infrastructural and societal goals as part of Project Ireland 2040

Our key areas of expertise in Structural Design include:

• Smart cities
• Large Scale Residential and Commercial Buildings
• Water & Wastewater

Our key areas of expertise in Civil include

• Active travel
• Roads and bridges
• Water & Wastewater
• Smart cities
• Energy
• Consulting and Operations

We have offices in Dublin, Cork, Castlebar and Limerick, the role can be based from any of these.

Job Description

Director Urban Transport (Active Travel, Urban Roads and Bus Connects) egis Ireland

About the Role – Key Responsibilities

Business Leadership: Lead and manage the Urban Transport (Active Travel, Urban Roads and Bus Connects) activity in Ireland, ensuring development of the activity and sustainable profitability.

Project Sponsorship: Supervise and oversee the execution of urban transport projects in Ireland, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with contract.

Team Management: Build and lead a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure project success.

Technical Expertise: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of standards, regulations, and industry best practices, and apply this knowledge to project planning and delivery.

Client Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and requirements to provide tailored consultancy services.

Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and accuracy of project deliverables, and implement quality control processes to meet client expectations.

Financial Management: Manage project budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to optimize project profitability.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and regulatory bodies, to facilitate project approvals and compliance.

Reporting: Provide regular project updates and reports to the UK & Ireland Roads and Active Travel Director and clients, demonstrating progress and achievements.

Business Development: Identify opportunities for business growth, develop winning strategies, and actively participate in the proposal and bid process to secure new urban transport projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent recognised professional body.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, roads, or transport infrastructure.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering infrastructure projects.
• Strong business development skills with a history of winning and developing design and engineering work.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen and experience in project budget management.

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.