Rail Director - Ireland

Matchtech; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group in Ireland seeks a Rail Project Director to join its Transportation team across Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Galway. You will lead multi-disciplinary railway projects from concept through to construction, delivering on time and to budget.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, Level 8/9 engineering degree, and extensive consultancy experience; you will mentor junior staff, develop bids and build strong client relationships while driving technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree at Level 8/9.
• Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
• Significant postgraduate experience in a consultancy environment.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects in Ireland/UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Director on multi-disciplinary transportation projects.
• Manage major railway infrastructure projects as Project Manager.
• Take ownership of contract and commercial management activities.
• Coordinate design process with Engineering Directors and Managers.
• Mentor and support junior staff, including Senior Project Managers.
• Develop tender proposals, lead bids and support new commissions.
• Build relationships with clients, delivery partners and stakeholders.
• Lead project teams to achieve technical excellence and successful delivery.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Report writing

Contract administration

Bid development

Education

Engineering degree (Level 8/9)

Chartered Engineer

Postgraduate consultancy experience

Job description

Our client is seeking a Rail Project Director to join its Transportation team in Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Galway. This permanent opportunity is suited to an experienced rail and infrastructure professional with a strong technical background and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary railway projects from concept and detailed design through to construction.

Your Role:

• Acting as Project Director on multi-disciplinary transportation projects
• Managing major railway infrastructure projects as Project Manager
• Taking ownership of contract and commercial management activities
• Liaising with Engineering Directors and Managers to coordinate and successfully manage the design process
• Leading, mentoring and supporting junior staff, including Senior Project Managers
• Developing tender proposals, leading bids and supporting the successful award of new commissions
• Building trusted relationships with clients, delivery partners and key project stakeholders
• Leading project teams to achieve technical excellence, effective delivery and successful outcomes

Job Requirements:

• Degree-level qualification in engineering, ideally at Level 8 or Level 9
• Significant postgraduate experience, primarily gained within a consultancy environment
• Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland or an equivalent professional institution
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects in Ireland or the UK
• Experience managing contracts on behalf of clients as an Employer's Representative or NEC Project Manager
• Understanding of all stages of the project life cycle, from concept through to construction
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary design teams and coordinate technical delivery
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation and report-writing skills
• Collaborative approach when working with colleagues, delivery partners and project teams
• Confidence to challenge established approaches and develop practical, innovative solutions
• Willingness to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Full driving licence

What the Role Offers:

• Opportunity to lead major railway infrastructure projects and programmes
• Involvement in innovative design and technically challenging transportation schemes
• Professional development within a leading engineering consultancy environment
• Supportive and collaborative working relationships with industry-leading clients and stakeholders
• Opportunity to contribute to business development, bids and new commissions