Enabling Works Project Manager - Rail

Nicholas O'Dwyer Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd is seeking an Enabling Works Project Manager - Rail to lead and coordinate early-stage enabling works across major infrastructure programmes in Ireland.

You will manage scope, budgets, schedules and interfaces, liaise with clients and authorities, and ensure compliance with NEC contracts, health and safety and quality standards while travelling to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification at NFQ Level 6 or 7, or equivalent, in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Between 5 and 10 years’ project delivery experience, including at least 3 years within enabling works, construction management, rail, transportation, or a comparable infrastructure specialism.
• Demonstrated experience delivering major rail, transportation, or comparable infrastructure projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Proven experience in enabling works and construction management, including utilities and other pre-construction packages.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness within a package or project environment, including experience working with contractors and supply chain partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, coordination, and delivery of assigned enabling works packages across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain scope, budgets, schedules, milestones, resources, and delivery requirements for assigned packages.
• Ensure each package is delivered in accordance with programme timelines, contract requirements, regulatory obligations, technical standards, and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate site preparation, utility diversions, demolition, surveys, archaeology, heritage works, environmental monitoring, and utility protection activities.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, statutory bodies, heritage and environmental bodies, utility providers, contractors, and supply chain partners.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Planning scheduling

Risk management

NEC contracts

Education

Engineering degree (NFQ 6/7)

Job description

About The Company

At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.

The Vacancy

At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.

Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 17,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.

About The Role

We are seeking an Enabling Works Project Manager - Rail to manage and coordinate assigned early-stage enabling works packages across major infrastructure programmes.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, coordination, and delivery of assigned enabling works packages across all stages of the project lifecycle.


• Develop and maintain scope, budgets, schedules, milestones, resources, and delivery requirements for assigned packages.


• Ensure each package is delivered in accordance with programme timelines, contract requirements, regulatory obligations, technical standards, and stakeholder expectations.


• Coordinate site preparation, utility diversions, demolition, surveys, archaeology, heritage works, environmental monitoring, and utility protection activities.


• Liaise with clients, local authorities, statutory bodies, heritage and environmental bodies, utility providers, contractors, and supply chain partners.


• Manage interfaces between enabling works and the wider design, planning, procurement, construction, systems, and operational workstreams.


• Review assigned interfacing contracts and work packages, escalating material conflicts or integration issues to senior management.


• Monitor and report on progress, expenditure, schedule, milestones, risks, change control, quality, and package performance.


• Identify project and interface risks and implement appropriate mitigation and recovery measures.


• Ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with applicable health and safety legislation, environmental requirements, planning conditions, and quality standards.


• Undertake site inspections and oversee the implementation of quality assurance and quality control procedures.


• Support contract administration and maintain compliance with project governance, procurement, and reporting requirements.


• Facilitate effective collaboration across multidisciplinary project teams and external delivery partners.


• Participate in meetings and correspondence with clients, contractors, and stakeholders, escalating key decisions where required.


• Promote continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and project delivery.


• Coordinate assigned workstreams, maintain accurate project records, and elevate significant safety, commercial, programme, or stakeholder matters to senior management.


• Undertake additional duties as required to support project delivery and reflect the evolving needs of the business.

Key Requirements

• Degree or relevant qualification at NFQ Level 6 or 7, or equivalent, in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.


• Between 5 and 10 years’ project delivery experience, including at least 3 years within enabling works, construction management, rail, transportation, or a comparable infrastructure specialism.


• Demonstrated experience delivering major rail, transportation, or comparable infrastructure projects across the full project lifecycle.


• Proven experience in enabling works and construction management, including utilities and other pre-construction packages.


• Strong commercial and financial awareness within a package or project environment, including experience working with contractors and supply chain partners.


• Experience leading elements of projects within large, diverse, and multidisciplinary teams.


• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, risk management, change control, contract administration, and progress reporting.


• Experience developing and maintaining effective relationships with clients, contractors, statutory bodies, and stakeholders at all levels.


• Strong technical, analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Working knowledge and experience of NEC contracts is required.


• PMP, Certified Construction Manager, APM Chartered Project Professional status, or membership of an appropriate professional institution would be advantageous.


• Full clean driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites as required.

About Us

Our mission is to deliver sustainable solutions that transform communities and bring about lasting positive change. Through a blend of expertise, innovation and global dedication, we envision a world where sustainable engineering protects growing communities.

Nicholas O’Dwyer provides professional services in engineering design, project management, environment and planning, construction supervision and technical and contract advisory. We are one of the most respected Irish consultancies operating in local and international markets, providing professional services to public- and private-sector clients.

Whether in Ireland, the UK or internationally, we understand and solve major challenges associated with delivering and adapting infrastructure for an increasing global population while maintaining a sustainable environment for future generations.

Nicholas O’Dwyer is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?