Rail PMCM Project Director - Ireland Growth Lead

WSP USA; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave options

Bank holiday entitlement

Job summary

WSP Ireland is seeking a Project Director to lead major rail programmes and shape regional strategy. You will drive client relationships, oversee portfolio delivery, and mentor teams across Ireland while aligning with safety, governance and commercial objectives.

You will manage complex projects, engage stakeholders from NTA to local authorities, and advance NEC3/4 frameworks within public-sector contracts, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, construction, management or a related discipline.
• Chartered membership of a recognised professional body (or working toward it).
• APM / MSP / PMI / PRINCE2 / Six Sigma qualifications beneficial.
• Proven experience leading major rail or infrastructure projects.
• Experience engaging with rail organisations (Irish Rail, NTA, TII, Network Rail or similar).
• A strong understanding of the Ireland transport or rail market is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership, commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement at senior level.
• Experience delivering NEC3/4 projects in a client-facing environment.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams and establish trusted client relationships.
• Strategic thinker with curiosity, adaptability and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large complex rail projects or a portfolio of smaller rail programmes across Ireland.
• Implement robust governance, controls and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, to budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage and develop suppliers to meet complex and dynamic programme requirements.
• Mentor and develop project teams to build capability within the region.
• Act as the principal point of contact for Irish clients across all stages of programme delivery.
• Build long-term relationships through trusted advisory, strategic engagement, and proactive communication.
• Engage effectively with external stakeholders including the NTA, TII, local authorities, statutory bodies and community representatives.
• Understand Ireland's regulatory environment and manage expectations and approvals processes.
• Manage NEC3/4 and Irish public-sector frameworks in line with contract requirements.
• Ensure financial performance, cost control and resource utilisation align with programme objectives.
• Identify and mitigate key programme risks effectively.
• Lead and champion safety performance and compliance with CDM regulations and Irish safety standards.
• Ensure environmentally responsible delivery aligned with WSP's sustainability commitments.
• Lead programme governance, project controls, resource planning and delivery monitoring.
• Oversee performance against strategic objectives and intervene as required.
• Drive innovation across project delivery, digital tools and programme methodologies.
• Promote continuous improvement, operational excellence and efficiency across the Ireland portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Project delivery

Client advisory

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered professional body (or working toward it)

Tools

NEC3/4 familiarity

Job description

WSP Ireland is seeking a Project Director to lead major rail programmes and shape regional strategy. You will drive client relationships, oversee portfolio delivery, and mentor teams across Ireland while aligning with safety, governance and commercial objectives.

You will manage complex projects, engage stakeholders from NTA to local authorities, and advance NEC3/4 frameworks within public-sector contracts, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and sustainable outcomes.