Project Manager - Ireland

WSP; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Rail Ireland seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary rail engineering projects across the island of Ireland, with future opportunities in Great Britain and overseas.

You will direct client relationships, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure safe, on-time delivery while upholding NEC3/NEC4 contract standards. The role involves landmark infrastructure programs and a dynamic, collaborative environment across Dublin, Belfast, Cork or Naas.

Qualifications

• Track record delivering multi-disciplinary projects in NEC3/NEC4
• Experience across full lifecycle from feasibility to delivery
• Degree and pathway to chartership
• Understanding of safety regulations and safe by design

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for project delivery
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve outcomes
• Work with Engineering and Design Managers to ensure technical delivery
• Maintain health, safety and welfare culture on projects
• Oversee contract administration to monitor schedule and commercial performance
• Lead design tenders and work-winning activities
• Provide guidance and mentorship to aspiring project managers

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

NEC3/NEC4 knowledge

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role…

We are seeking enthusiastic Project Managers to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team in Ireland to lead on the management and delivery of our diverse portfolio and pipeline of rail engineering projects, primarily across the island of Ireland, but with future opportunities in both Great Britain and overseas;

In undertaking this role you will:

• Lead, direct, and coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams, being accountable to the Client for project delivery;
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes;
• Work alongside Engineering and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of Rail projects;
• Set an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instil a strong safety culture within the delivery team;
• Lead and contribute to the development of high performing teams from multiple technical disciplines and specialisms (including subconsultants);
• Administer the contract to monitor and safeguard the schedule and commercial performance of projects;
• Be responsible for work winning through leading design tenders;
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring project managers.

A little more about your team…

You will work on exciting and inspiring projects for a variety of infrastructure owners, national and local governments, public and private sector clients including Irish Rail / Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Translink, MetroLink, the National Transport Authority and other regional transport bodies, operators and contractors. You will be part of the Engineering Management and Project Management Service Line – a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work together to:

• Deliver multi-disciplinary projects for our clients;
• Undertake work across the full project lifecycle, from early concept stage to detailed design and subsequently supporting delivery contractors on site;
• Mentor others in the team, supporting their development by sharing knowledge and experience;
• Provide clients with technical excellence through our delivery of projects.

The role will be based in one of our central offices in Belfast, Dublin, Cork and Naas. Our offices provide a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff, benefitting from innovative design, substantial amounts of natural light, open collaborative spaces and easy access to public transport.

We are actively seeking recognised Project Managers with demonstrable multidisciplinary delivery experience; proven leaders that have a track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• A track record of successfully managing and delivering multi-disciplinary projects in NEC3 or NEC4 Conditions of Contract;
• Strong experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;
• An ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client’s expectations;
• Technical knowledge (preferably in rail) to be able to challenge project teams on outputs/deliverables;
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and demonstrable pathway to chartership;
• Understanding of CSM, CDM, Construction Regulations (RoI) and other health and safety regulations, and the application of “safe by design” techniques;
• Understanding of client engineering assurance processes.

It is desirable for applicants to have:

• Experience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;
• A track record of mentoring and developing staff.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can.