Transport Major Projects Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Cork is looking for a Transport Major Projects Manager tasked with overseeing major road, rail, and public transport projects across Ireland. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Engineer with extensive planning and design experience and will be part of a dynamic transportation team with a flexible hybrid work environment.

This role includes team leadership, business development, and managing client relationships. Competitive salaries and a range of benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for professional development and a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning and design of major transport projects.
• Must be a Chartered Engineer.
• Experience in business development and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of transport projects throughout Ireland.
• Manage and mentor staff within the transportation team.
• Engage in business development and bid proposals.

Skills

Extensive relevant experience in a consultancy environment

Chartered Engineer

Computer literate with Microsoft Office

Knowledge of relevant design standards

Experience of NEC and Irish Public Works Contracts

Experience in planning and design of transport schemes

Education

Degree level (Level 8/9)

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading providers of professional engineering consulting services with offices across Ireland.

Your role

We are seeking a Transport Major Projects Manager for road, rail, public transport, active travel and public realm schemes throughout Ireland. The candidate must be a Chartered Engineer and should have extensive experience in planning and design of major transport projects, ideally including giving evidence at Oral Hearing for EIAR and CPO. The candidate will join our busy transportation team in Ireland, based in our Cork office, with flexible hybrid working available.

The role will involve team building and leadership, mentoring staff, managing planning and design of transport projects throughout Ireland, delivering EIAR and CPO, and preparing and administering construction contracts.

The candidate will also be involved in business development activity, including managing client relationships, gathering market intelligence and leading bid proposals for major transport projects.

About You

• Extensive relevant experience in a consultancy environment
• Educated to degree level (Level 8/9)
• Chartered Engineer
• Computer literate and able to work efficiently with Microsoft Office
• Knowledgeable of relevant design standards and with the ability to transfer this knowledge into practical, buildable and value for money designs
• Experience of NEC and Irish Public Works Contracts
• Experience of design and build projects
• Experience in planning and design of transport schemes in Ireland, including feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design, statutory processes, procurement processes, contract administration and construction supervision
• Full Irish / EU driving licence

Personal qualities

• Excellent communicator
• Ability to deal confidently with clients, staff reports and senior managers
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• High level of personal integrity and commitment to upholding company values
• Flexible approach with ability to multi‑task and prioritise
• Positive outlook and approachable manner
• Highly motivated to achieve personal and organisational goals
• Proactively seeks greater responsibilities
• Comfortable working in a team or individually as required

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.