Head of Metro Investment (Senior Advisory Level 1)

National Transport Authority; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transport authority in Dublin seeks a Head of Metro Investment to oversee its multi-billion euro metro rail infrastructure investment programme. This includes managing the planning and delivery of the MetroLink project, engaging with stakeholders, and preparing investment plans. Applicants must hold an NFQ level 7 degree and have significant project management experience. This critical executive role offers a contract-type employment.

Qualifications

• At least 9 years of experience in engineering or project management
• At least 5 years of experience in management of people or projects
• Significant experience in Metro or tunnelling projects
• Experience managing a portfolio of projects in a leadership role
• High standard of technical training and experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of the metro investment programme
• Lead planning and implementation of MetroLink
• Prepare investment plans for public transport
• Manage engineering and advisory contracts
• Develop business cases and project appraisal capabilities

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

NFQ level 7 degree in engineering or project management

Job description

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Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful delivery of the National Transport Authority's multi‑billion euro metro rail infrastructure investment programme. The cornerstone of the metro investment programme is the MetroLink project, an 18.8 km driverless (Grade of Automation 4) metro system travelling from north of Swords through to south city centre in Dublin via Dublin Airport. The route comprises sections of single bore tunnel, open cut channels and sections of above ground running and will deliver capacity of up to 20,000 passengers per hour per direction. The MetroLink project received planning approval on 2 October 2025, and preparation of the tender design and procurement packages is currently underway. It is anticipated that the project will enter initial construction phases in 2027 with commencement of passenger services in 2036.

In addition to the MetroLink project, the role also encompasses engagement across the other areas of transport planning and investment with the NTAs capital investment portfolio ensuring the delivery of an integrated transport system meeting the needs of all users.

• Leading the NTAs role in the planning and implementation of MetroLink including but not limited to:
  • Managing assurance and approval processes;
  • Leading engagement with the delivery bodies, Department of Transport and other key stakeholders;
  • Ensuring that the MetroLink scheme is delivered in a manner that secures the projected benefits and planned outcomes as specified by the NTA.
• Co‑ordinating and leading the work of the NTA in respect of the MetroLink project ensuring that the necessary engagement across all departments is undertaken and NTA inputs are provided in a timely manner to support delivery of the MetroLink project;
• Preparing investment plans for public transport investment particularly relating to metro investments, and managing the relevant NTAs investment budget, as part of the NTAs overall capital programme which is currently over €1 billion per annum and projected to increase over the next five years to support delivery of the MetroLink and other investment projects;
• Development, in collaboration with other sections of the NTA, transport strategies, strategic traffic management plans and implementation plans;
• Management of various engineering and advisory contracts to support the delivery of the Metro and other public transport investment programmes;
• Management and development of key stakeholder relationships, particularly those involved in the delivery of rail investments including Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Iarnród Éireann;
• Undertaking the development of business cases, review/approval of business cases and development of the NTAs project appraisal and cost management capabilities;
• Management of the metro transport investment team;
• Preparation of tender documentation for services and works related contracts;
• Preparation of guidance documentation including in the areas of project management, cost management, design standards and project appraisal;
• Management of various procurement processes in accordance with procurement rules, regulations and NTA procedures;
• Representing the NTA in public fora as required including presenting at conferences, council meetings, and providing evidence at oral hearings;
• Such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive from time to time.

Note: The functions and responsibilities initially assigned to the position are based on the current organisational requirements and may be changed from time to time. The person appointed requires the flexibility to fulfil other roles and responsibilities at a similar level within the NTA.

Essential Criteria

Please note: In order to satisfy the shortlisting panel that you meet these criteria you must explicitly reference how you meet same in your application. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages.

• Hold a minimum of a NFQ level 7 degree in a relevant discipline, being engineering or project management or equivalent;
• Have at least 9 years satisfactory experience of engineering or project management work, with at least 5 years experience in the management of people or projects;
• Have significant experience in sponsor or client roles in the design, planning or construction of Metro or tunnelling projects;
• Have significant experience of managing a large portfolio of projects in a leadership role;
• Possess a high standard of technical training and experience.

Desirable Criteria

• Have a good knowledge of governance and assurance in the management and delivery of major projects;
• Have a good knowledge of public spending and public service policies, services and activities, particularly related to transport;
• Be able to work within, and lead, multi‑disciplinary teams and have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage personnel under his/her control to achieve maximum performance;
• Possess strong leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Be able to manage financial resources for a large multi‑project portfolio within a budgetary control framework;
• Have superior report writing skills together with an ability to produce high quality analysis and reporting;
• Possess good I.T. skills.

Skills

Develops a culture of learning & development • Assembles facts • Manages multiple agendas and tasks

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance and Sales
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