Railway Testing & Commissioning Lead

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail is seeking a Head of Test & Commissioning to oversee testing, commissioning and operational readiness across Capital Investments programs. You will ensure safe, integrated railway operation and align with the IÉ Rail 2050 strategy and All-Island Strategic Rail Review.

The role requires establishing and managing teams across the Capital Investments portfolio, developing portfolio-wide test strategies, coordinating cross-disciplinary testing, trial running, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of testing and commissioning strategies and plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary testing, trial running and commissioning activities.
• Ensure readiness for operational entry into service.
• Promote safety culture across testing and commissioning teams.

Skills

Leadership

Programme management

Testing & commissioning

Operational readiness

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Risk management

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent desirable

Tools

Instrumentation for dynamic testing

European Train Control System knowledge

Job description

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail is seeking a Head of Test & Commissioning to oversee testing, commissioning and operational readiness across Capital Investments programs. You will ensure safe, integrated railway operation and align with the IÉ Rail 2050 strategy and All-Island Strategic Rail Review.

The role requires establishing and managing teams across the Capital Investments portfolio, developing portfolio-wide test strategies, coordinating cross-disciplinary testing, trial running, and ensuring