Project Manager

ameygroupi; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Training opportunities

Personal development

Pension

Holidays 24 days + bank holidays + 5

Flexible benefits

Volunteer days

Job summary

Amey is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of rail projects within Ireland’s growing rail sector. Dublin-based, hybrid contract, 37.5 hours per week.

Following major rail and transport contracts, you will manage framework projects end-to-end, coordinating matrix teams and ensuring safe, commercial and technically sound delivery for Irish clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Background in rail systems engineering or related disciplines.
• Proven experience delivering projects in safety-critical environments.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects safely, compliantly and within scope, programme and cost.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering and site teams.
• Act as the focal point between technical specialists, construction teams and stakeholders.
• Apply project management discipline to engineering-led delivery and manage risks and interfaces.
• Support management of contractors and suppliers in signalling, electrification or telecoms.
• Ensure activities meet rail safety, quality and assurance requirements.
• Provide progress reporting and practical solutions to delivery challenges.
• Support work-winning, early contractor involvement and mobilisation where needed.

Skills

Rail systems engineering

Project management

Safety-critical delivery

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Amey is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of rail projects within Ireland’s growing rail sector.

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Following the successful award of multiple major rail and transport infrastructure contracts, we are looking for an experienced project manager to join our growing team within the rail sector.

This is a unique opportunity to join Amey at an early stage of our Ireland journey, helping to shape how we deliver, grow capability locally, and establish trusted partnerships with key Irish clients and stakeholders. You’ll manage framework projects end‑to‑end, from early involvement and work‑winning support through to delivery, coordinating matrix teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially and technically.

What You’ll Do:

• Delivering projects safely, compliantly and in line with agreed scope, programme and cost


• Managing day‑to‑day project delivery activities, including planning, scheduling and coordination of engineering and site teams


• Acting as the focal point between technical specialists, construction teams and wider project stakeholders


• Applying project management discipline to engineering‑led delivery, ensuring risks, interfaces and dependencies are controlled


• Supporting the management of contractors and suppliers working within signalling, electrification or telecoms disciplines


• Ensuring project activities are delivered in accordance with rail safety, quality and assurance requirements


• Providing clear progress reporting, issue management and practical solutions to delivery challenges


• Supporting work‑winning, early contractor involvement and project mobilisation where required

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• 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


• 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: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.


• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, charitable giving, and gym memberships.


• 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:

• Background in rail systems engineering (either Signalling, Electrification and Power, Telecoms or closely related disciplines/sectors)


• Demonstrable experience delivering projects in a safety‑critical or regulated rail environment


• Sound understanding of how rail engineering interfaces, possessions, testing and commissioning impact delivery


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple technical activities concurrently

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of 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.

As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.