Senior Rail Project Manager

AECOM; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Core and personalized benefits

Career development programs

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM, in Dublin, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver rail-related infrastructure projects. The role involves managing all phases of the project lifecycle and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant built environment degree and extensive experience in rail infrastructure projects, particularly in Ireland or the UK. The position offers a hybrid work model, career development programs, and a range of benefits.

Join AECOM and work towards shaping our transportation future!

Qualifications

• Experience successfully leading and delivering rail infrastructure projects in Ireland or the UK.
• Familiarity with delivering projects for Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Iarnród Éireann, and Translink.
• Proven ability to scope and estimate projects.
• Experience managing rail projects in excess of €30 million.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver rail-related infrastructure projects.
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Drive successful delivery of projects within budget and schedule.

Skills

Leadership in infrastructure projects

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technical expertise in rail projects

Education

Relevant built environment degree

Tools

NEC suite of contracts

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Rail Projects

Location: Dublin, Ireland. Work model: Hybrid.

Role Responsibilities

Lead and deliver rail‑related Irish (or UK) infrastructure or rail projects in partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Iarnród Éireann and Translink. Manage all phases of the project lifecycle – from feasibility through detailed design and construction – ensuring delivery within budget and schedule while maintaining high quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Deliver: Own and drive the successful delivery of your project.
• Collaborate: Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to produce integrated designs and build effective relationships with technical and client‑side teams, stakeholders, schedule, and contract management.
• Provide Expertise: Offer technical knowledge across all project stages, from conceptual to implementation.
• Oversee Quality Management processes for project activities and outputs.
• Act as a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients, promoting AECOM values externally and internally.
• Ensure Quality: Navigate complex transportation project issues and resolve challenges collaboratively with clients.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Relevant built environment degree.
• Experience successfully leading and delivering rail infrastructure projects in Ireland or the UK.
• Familiarity with delivering projects for Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Iarnród Éireann and Translink.
• Knowledge of NEC suite of contracts.
• Proven ability to scope and estimate projects.
• Experience managing rail projects in excess of €30 million.

Benefits

Enjoy core and personalized benefits, including flexibility through a hybrid working model, career development programs, AECOM University, technical practice networks, and volunteering days.

Equal Opportunity & EEO

We celebrate diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10134281 | Business Line: Transportation | Business Group: DCS | Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India | Career Area: Program & Project Management | Work Location Model: Hybrid