Rail Project Director

AtkinsRéalis; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Hybrid working

Remote opportunities

Flexible holidays

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rail Project Director to join the Transportation team in Ireland. Based in Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Galway, you would operate at Technical Director or Director grade, leading multi-disciplinary railway projects with chartered engineering credentials and a strong track record in delivery from concept to construction.

The role involves contract/commercial ownership, mentoring staff, and developing winning bids while collaborating with Engineering Directors to optimize

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in engineering (level 8/9).
• Chartered with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Project Director role on multi-disciplinary transportation projects.
• Project Manager role on major railway infrastructure projects.
• Contract/Commercial management ownership.
• Liaising with Engineering Directors/Managers to manage the design process.
• Line management and mentoring of junior staff including Senior PMs.
• Developing tender proposals, leading bids and winning new commissions.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Commercial management

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (level 8/9)

Chartered Engineer (IE or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland.

AtkinsRéalis is currently seeking a Rail Project Director to join the Transportation team based in Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Galway office. The individual would join the business at Technical Director or Director grade.

We focus on innovative design and technical excellence, fostering a trusted partner approach to delivery with our clients. We are looking for a project director who is experienced, self-motivated, passionate and collaborative with experience in delivering multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure projects. The candidate would ideally be a Chartered Engineer, with experience delivering schemes from concept to detailed design into construction. The position requires a technical background in engineering as it will be a role working closely with industry leading clients and stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to lead major projects and programmes.

Your role

• Project Director role on multi-disciplinary transportation projects.
• Project Manager role on major railway infrastructure projects.
• Contract/Commercial management ownership.
• Liaising with Engineering Directors/Managers to successfully manage the design process.
• Line management and mentoring of more junior staff including Senior Project Managers.
• Developing tender proposals, leading bids and winning new commissions.

About you

• Educated to degree level (level 8/9 engineering degree).
• Relevant years' postgraduate experience, primarily in a consultancy environment.
• Chartered with Engineers Ireland or equivalent professional institution.
• Experience in the delivery of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects in Ireland/UK.
• Experience managing contracts on behalf of clients as Employer's Representative or NEC Project Manager.
• Experience of all stages of a project life cycle.
• Ability to manage a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow colleagues, delivery partners and team members to ensure successful results and effective delivery.
• Confidence to challenge the status quo and think outside the box.
• Effective communicator (written, verbal & presentations).
• A willingness to develop and build client relationships.
• Full driving licence.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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