Track Technical Lead – Ireland (Associate/Associate Director/Technical Director)

WSP USA; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Ireland seeks a Technical Lead in Track to command multi-disciplinary delivery across rail projects. The role requires leading teams, advancing track engineering for heavy and light rail, and coordinating design with a safety-first approach. Dublin, Belfast or Naas/Dublin base with hybrid work options.

You will engage clients like Irish Rail, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and other partners, driving lifecycle delivery from feasibility to construction with a focus on digitalisation.

Qualifications

• Lead multi-disciplinary track engineering projects delivering across lifecycle stages.
• Advanced knowledge of track engineering for heavy and light rail schemes.
• Experience with Iarnród Éireann/Irish Rail or similar client engagement.
• Experience across feasibility, detailed design and implementation phases.
• Understanding of health and safety regs (CSM/CDM) and safe-by-design.
• Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant engineering institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead track engineering delivery and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships to drive project outcomes.
• Support major projects in Ireland and globally, including Dublin Metrolink.
• Promote health, safety and welfare and instill safety culture on projects.
• Lead design coordination activities and promote digitalisation to aid delivery.

Skills

Track engineering

Stakeholder management

Health and safety

Design coordination

Digitalisation

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little about your role…

• Leading, directing, and coordinating track engineering delivery, and supporting the resolution of complex multi-disciplinary technical problems;
• Managing client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes;
• Supporting major projects in Ireland and globally, including schemes like Dublin Metrolink;
• Setting an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instilling a strong safety culture within the delivery team;
• Leading design coordination activities such as integrated design reviews and promoting digitalisation to aid delivery.

A little more about your team…

You will work on exciting and inspiring projects for a variety of infrastructure owners, national and local governments, public and private sector clients including Translink, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, MetroLink, Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail, Network Rail and HS2. You will be part of the Track Engineering Service Line – a team of professionally qualified, talented and diverse individuals that work together to:

• Deliver track engineering support across all stages of the lifecycle from concept stage to detailed design & construction;
• Has a global footprint supporting project delivery across the world with recent work spanning Toronto to Sydney;
• Provide clients with technical excellence through our delivery of projects.

The role will be based in our city centre office in Belfast and Naas or Dublin. Our offices provide a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff, benefitting from innovative design, substantial amounts of natural light, open collaborative spaces and easy access to public transport. It is essential that the successful candidate is resident in Belfast or Dublin.

We are actively seeking a Technical Lead in Track for projects based in Ireland supporting the development of the Irish business track team.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• A track record of successfully delivering multi-disciplinary projects as a Track Engineering Lead;
• Advanced knowledge of track engineering on both heavy and light rail schemes;
• Experience of delivering projects with Iarnród Éireann/Irish Rail;
• Strong experience across multiple parts of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;
• A strong understanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations e.g. Irish Construction Regs, and the application of “safe by design” techniques;
• Experience undertaking roles with specific engineering responsibilities, e.g. CEM, CRE, DPE or PE, or equivalent functions
• Chartered or incorporated registration with a relevant professional engineering institution, or can demonstrate you can register for it.

It is desirable for applicants to have:

• Prior experience of leading and developing teams;
• Experience of metro project;
• International project deliver experience.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.