Engineering Manager - Rail - Dublin

WSP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,309 - 98,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy allowing work from home 2 days a week

Flexibility for personal activities through 'WSP My Hour'

Access to comprehensive development and training programs

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Engineering Manager to join their Rail International team in Dublin, Ireland. This role involves overseeing major rail projects, ensuring compliance and integration of technical systems.

As a key player in a multidisciplinary environment, you will coordinate design, procurement, and technical delivery, fostering strong client and contractor relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive rail project experience and a relevant engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within rail, metro, or light rail infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience supporting design assurance on complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical assurance and delivery of rail systems.
• Review contractor submissions ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Rail infrastructure project experience

Technical reporting

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in engineering tools

Strong analytical skills

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

A little more about your role…

We are seeking enthusiastic Engineering Managers to join our expanding Rail International team to work on Major Rail projects in Ireland.

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the technical delivery and assurance of complex rail and metro infrastructure systems across Ireland.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will oversee and coordinate design, procurement, installation, and testing activities, ensuring that contractor outputs are compliant, integrated, and aligned with client and regulatory requirements.

You will act as a key technical interface between clients, contractors, and internal engineering teams, supporting the successful delivery of systems from design through to testing and entry into operation.

Responsibilities will include…

• Support the technical assurance and delivery of rail and metro systems, from design through to construction and commissioning
• Act as a technical focal point for design, implementation, and delivery of assigned systems or subsystems
• Review contractor submissions, including design documentation, system architecture, plans, and technical reports, ensuring compliance with requirements
• Oversee contractor activities across design, procurement, installation, and testing phases
• Coordinate technical interfaces and design integration, managing RFIs, design changes, and technical clarifications between stakeholders
• Facilitate the design assurance process, ensuring alignment with safety, operability, and maintainability requirements
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent and integrated system design delivery
• Monitor project progress, proactively identifying risks, issues, and opportunities to maintain programme momentum
• Support and contribute to design reviews, workshops, and governance processes
• Produce and review technical reports, performance metrics, and progress updates for senior stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to quality, assurance, and engineering governance processes across all project phases
• Contribute to maintaining a strong culture of health, safety, and quality

A little more about your team…

You will join WSP’s growing Rail International team in Ireland, working on some of the country’s most high-profile and technically challenging infrastructure programmes.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across WSP’s global network, supporting the delivery of integrated, sustainable transport solutions that improve connectivity across Ireland.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Experience

• Extensive experience within rail, metro, or light rail infrastructure projects
• Proven experience supporting or delivering design assurance and technical delivery on complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Experience working across design, installation, and testing phases of infrastructure programmes
• Experience interfacing with contractors, clients, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience in site activities, inspections, or asset condition reporting
• Strong experience in technical reporting, documentation review, and project coordination
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards and specifications (e.g. IS, BS, EN and relevant international standards)
• Understanding of civil, structural, systems, and integration aspects of rail infrastructure
• Ability to review and interpret technical drawings and design documentation, including CAD outputs
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience managing design deliverables, interfaces, and coordination activities
• Strong understanding of technical assurance and governance processes
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate engineering risks
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative approach with the ability to support high-performing multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in engineering tools (e.g. AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS or equivalent)

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards / equivalent professional accreditation)

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

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 our culture of inclusivity.

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.

Development and Training

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.

EEO Statement

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.