Programme Manager 1

Amey; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Career development opportunities

Training and mentorship programs

Flexible benefits

Leave allowances

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Programme Manager for the Irish rail portfolio based in Dublin. You will provide programme leadership, governance and technical direction across signalling, electrification and telecoms rail projects while supporting business growth in Ireland.

You will lead robust programme and governance arrangements, drive safe, compliant delivery, and engage with clients, regulators and assurance bodies from our Dublin office.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering rail systems programmes in safety-critical environments.
• Exposure to Signalling, Electrification and Telecoms disciplines.
• Senior leadership on complex, multi-disciplinary rail projects.
• Understanding of rail safety, governance and assurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of rail projects across design to commissioning and handover.
• Provide programme leadership across safety, governance and assurance interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with rail safety, regulatory and assurance requirements.
• Manage cost, schedule, risk and quality with effective decision-making.
• Act as senior client and regulator point of contact.
• Review key engineering deliverables and RAMS.
• Support work winning and future opportunities for Amey in Ireland.
• Lead the national programme from Dublin office.

Skills

Rail programme leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance and assurance

Safety-critical rail

Client relationship

Strategic planning

Adaptability

Education

Engineering degree or related

Job description

Title: Programme Manager 1

Requisition ID: 11131

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager support Amey’s expanding Rail portfolio in Ireland. This role will play a key part in leading the safe, compliant and effective delivery of rail systems programmes, while also supporting business growth across the Irish market.

Location: Dublin (Freight Building, D01)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

In this role, you will provide programme leadership, governance oversight and technical direction across Signalling, Electrification and Telecoms rail projects in Ireland in both light and heavy rail. Working closely with senior leaders, clients and assurance bodies, you will help shape delivery approaches, manage risk and ensure programmes are executed in line with regulatory, safety and assurance requirements.

You will take a leading role in establishing robust programme and governance arrangements, supporting effective decision‑making and ensuring projects are delivered in a controlled, compliant and proportionate way within a safety‑critical rail environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the delivery of recently secured projects for multiple clients across the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning and handover
• Provide programme‑level leadership across technical, safety, governance and assurance interfaces within a safety‑critical rail environment
• Ensure compliance with rail safety, regulatory and assurance requirements relevant to the Irish rail network
• Manage programme performance across cost, schedule, risk and quality, ensuring effective control and decision‑making
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, infrastructure managers, regulators and assurance bodies
• Review and approve key engineering deliverables, methodologies, RAMS and designs
• Support work winning and future opportunities by applying programme and technical expertise to shape early solutions and build client confidence across Amey’s rail portfolio in Ireland
• Provide clear advice to senior stakeholders on programme risk, resourcing and delivery strategy
• Lead the national programme of work from our office in Dublin.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award‑winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: A competitive annual leave allowance plus public holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave, giving you time to rest and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Tailor your benefits package to suit your needs, with options such as extra leave, charitable giving, and lifestyle benefits.
• Employee Discounts: Access to a range of discounts across retail, health, wellbeing and more, helping you make savings where it matters.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You’ll Bring

• A clear ambition to play a leading role in building and scaling a business in a new market, underpinned by adaptability and a strong growth‑oriented mindset.
• Strong experience delivering rail systems programmes within safety‑critical environments, with exposure to Signalling, Electrification and Telecoms disciplines
• Proven senior project or programme leadership on complex, multi‑disciplinary rail projects
• Solid understanding of rail safety, governance and assurance requirements
• Confident, senior‑level stakeholder and client engagement experience
• Ability to support work winning and future opportunities through programme and technical input
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering or a related discipline, with relevant professional accreditation or working towards one

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture ff diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.