Ireland Rail Leader: Growth & Delivery

Arup; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Arup in Ireland is seeking an experienced Rail Leader to steer the growth and delivery of its Irish Rail business, including rail, metro and sustainable mobility programmes. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, engage with operators and authorities, and shape major transport projects across the country.

You will lead projects from inception through delivery, build strong client relationships, and drive strategic growth while leveraging Arup’s global rail network and expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience leading major infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish rail market and stakeholders.
• Proven track record as Project Director, Project Leader, Design Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience working with railway operators, transport authorities and public sector clients.
• Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary rail and transport projects and programmes.
• Act as Project Director, Project Leader and/or Design Manager on complex assignments.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership on major rail projects in Ireland.
• Build trusted relationships with key rail clients and industry partners.
• Lead strategic pursuits, bidding activities and client engagement.
• Identify new market opportunities and support business growth.
• Develop project delivery strategies and execution plans.
• Mentor and develop colleagues and future leaders.
• Promote excellence in project delivery, safety, quality and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Rail project delivery

Stakeholder management

Business development

Client engagement

Team building

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Arup in Ireland is seeking an experienced Rail Leader to steer the growth and delivery of its Irish Rail business, including rail, metro and sustainable mobility programmes. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, engage with operators and authorities, and shape major transport projects across the country.

You will lead projects from inception through delivery, build strong client relationships, and drive strategic growth while leveraging Arup’s global rail network and expertise.