Transport Leader Ireland - Flexible Work & Impact

Arup; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Profit share programme

Modern offices in Ireland (Dublin, L/M

International collaboration

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced Transport Leader to direct major rail, metro and infrastructure projects from its Irish offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway or Limerick. You will oversee growth and delivery, coordinating transport teams and clients across rail, roads, aviation and streets.

You will mentor colleagues, drive strategic pursuits, and ensure delivery excellence while leveraging Arup's global network to bring best practice to Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience leading complex transport infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record as a Project Director, Project Leader or Design Manager.
• Experience working with operators, transport authorities, contractors or consultants.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure delivery across planning, design and implementation.
• Experience building client relationships and winning work.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to build, motivate and lead diverse project teams.
• Professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary projects and programmes.
• Act as Project Director, Project Leader and/or Design Manager on complex assignments.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key transport clients and industry partners.
• Lead strategic pursuits, bidding activities and client engagement.
• Develop project delivery strategies and execution plans.
• Build, structure and lead high-performing project teams.
• Coordinate specialists across multiple disciplines, geographies and regions.
• Support the growth of Arup's transport business in Ireland.
• Help strengthen and expand relationships with our key clients.
• Bring international best practice, innovation and technical excellence to Irish projects through Arup's global transport network.
• Mentor and develop colleagues and future leaders.
• Promote excellence in project delivery, safety, quality and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Team leadership

Client relationship

English fluency

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Engineering/Transport Planning

Job description

Arup is seeking an experienced Transport Leader to direct major rail, metro and infrastructure projects from its Irish offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway or Limerick. You will oversee growth and delivery, coordinating transport teams and clients across rail, roads, aviation and streets.

You will mentor colleagues, drive strategic pursuits, and ensure delivery excellence while leveraging Arup's global network to bring best practice to Ireland.