Rail Project Director

AtkinsRéalis; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rail Project Director to join the Transportation team in Ireland. The role spans delivery of multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure projects, with direct responsibility for contract management and leading senior project professionals.

You will collaborate with Engineering Directors and clients, mentor junior staff and drive tender opportunities from concept through to commissioning, in a dynamic, globally connected engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (level 8/9 engineering degree).
• Chartered with Engineers Ireland or equivalent professional institution.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects in Ireland/UK.
• Experience managing contracts on behalf of clients as Employer's Representative or NEC Project Manager.
• Full driving licence.

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 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.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Project leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Contract/Commercial management

Line management & mentoring

Education

Engineering degree (level 8/9)

Chartered status ( Engineers Ireland )

Job description

Overview

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

Rail Project Director – Transportation Team

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.

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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.

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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.