Rail Project Director: Multi-Disciplinary Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

International remote working options

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rail Project Director to join the Transportation team in Ireland, with offices in Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Galway. The role sits at Technical Director or Director grade and focuses on delivering multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure projects.

You will lead project delivery, manage contracts and bids, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive design excellence from concept through construction.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in engineering.
• Relevant postgraduate consultancy experience.
• Chartered with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure in Ireland/UK.
• Experience managing contracts as Employer's Representative or NEC Project Manager.
• Experience across all project life-cycle stages.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Strong communication and client relationship development.
• 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 manage the design process.
• Line management and mentoring of junior staff including Senior Project Managers.
• Developing tender proposals, leading bids and winning new commissions.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Tender leadership

Contract/Commercial management

Team mentoring

Collaborative working

Education

Engineering degree (Level 8/9)

Chartered engineer ( Engineers Ireland )

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rail Project Director to join the Transportation team in Ireland, with offices in Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Galway. The role sits at Technical Director or Director grade and focuses on delivering multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure projects.

You will lead project delivery, manage contracts and bids, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive design excellence from concept through construction.