Senior Project Manager (Ireland PMCM Rail)

WSP in the U.S.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 96,877 - 125,370; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

WSP's PMCM Rail team in Ireland seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex rail projects of regional and national significance, including heavy rail, light rail and metro schemes. You will manage safety, budgets, schedules and risk, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and building strong client relationships with bodies such as Iarnród Éireann, NTA, TII, and local authorities.

Based in Naas, Dublin or Belfast, you will work in offices several days a week and visit sites as required,

Qualifications

• Strong safety leadership aligning with Irish safety legislation and PSDP/PSCS duties where applicable.
• Commitment to environmentally responsible delivery in line with WSP values.
• Proven experience defining project scope, objectives and deliverables with clients.
• Ability to develop and manage detailed project plans covering programme, budget, resources and risk.
• Accountability for project performance, identifying issues early and taking corrective actions.
• Track record delivering complex rail or transport projects in Ireland or similar regulated environments.
• Experience with multidisciplinary design and construction teams on client-side or consultancy-led commissions.
• A degree in engineering, construction management, project management or related field.
• Chartered status or working towards membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Engineers Ireland, APM, PMA).
• Project management qualifications (APM, PMI, PRINCE2, MSP, Six Sigma) are advantageous.
• NEC4 Project Manager accreditation is highly desirable.
• Collaborative, curious, solutions-focused mindset with strong client-service ethic.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams through project meetings and workshops, ensuring critical issues are resolved promptly and projects meet safety, functional and regulatory requirements.
• Establishing robust project management processes and governance in collaboration with client teams.
• Acting as the principal point of contact for clients throughout design and construction phases.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through effective communication and influencing skills.
• Producing monthly project reports, forecasts and data-led insights to provide clarity on project performance to senior stakeholders.
• Leading engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, local authorities and community groups.
• Chairing project meetings, presentations and progress reviews.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and responding to concerns effectively.
• Managing contracts in accordance with agreed rules of engagement, including NEC3/NEC4.
• Managing project budgets, cost forecasting, change control and financial performance.
• Managing change, risk and delay events, ensuring appropriate mitigations are implemented.
• Proactively managing early warnings, RFIs and communications to reduce risk and support successful project delivery.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Client relations

Project governance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/PM degree

Chartered status or in progress

Tools

NEC4

PRINCE2

MS Project

Job description

As a Senior Project Manager within WSP’s PMCM Rail team in Ireland, you will lead the delivery of complex rail projects of regional and national significance. These include heavy rail, light rail and metro schemes that play a critical role in Ireland’s future transport infrastructure. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, to a high standard of quality, on programme and within budget. You will proactively manage requirements, budgets, schedules and risk, influence multi‑disciplinary teams and bring strong technical capability, clear communication and a collaborative, problem‑solving approach.

You will work closely with key Irish clients and partners such as Iarnród Éireann, the National Transport Authority (NTA), Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), Luas operators and local authorities. Delivery will be managed from WSP offices, client offices and site locations, depending on project needs. Our culture actively supports work‑life balance and encourages flexible working arrangements. You will be based in one of our modern offices in Naas, Dublin or Belfast, with an expectation of working in the office at least three days per week to support collaboration. Site visits will form part of the role as required.

A Little More About Your Role

• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams through project meetings and target‑led workshops, ensuring critical issues are resolved promptly and projects meet safety, functional and regulatory requirements.
• Establishing robust project management processes and governance in collaboration with client teams.
• Acting as the principal point of contact for clients throughout design and construction phases.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through effective communication and influencing skills.
• Producing monthly project reports, forecasts and data‑led insights to provide clarity on project performance to senior stakeholders.
• Leading engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, local authorities and community groups.
• Chairing project meetings, presentations and progress reviews.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and responding to concerns effectively.
• Managing contracts in accordance with agreed rules of engagement, including NEC3/NEC4.
• Managing project budgets, cost forecasting, change control and financial performance.
• Managing change, risk and delay events, ensuring appropriate mitigations are implemented.
• Proactively managing early warnings, RFIs and communications to reduce risk and support successful project delivery.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Strong safety leadership, driving compliance with Irish safety legislation and regulations, including Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) duties where applicable.
• A commitment to environmentally responsible project delivery aligned with WSP’s sustainability values.
• Proven experience defining project scope, objectives and deliverables with clients and stakeholders.
• The ability to develop and manage detailed project plans covering programme, budget, resources and risk.
• Accountability for project performance, identifying issues early and implementing corrective actions.
• A track record of delivering complex rail or transport infrastructure projects in Ireland or comparable regulated environments.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary design and construction teams on client‑side or consultancy‑led commissions.
• A degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, construction management, project management or a related field.
• Chartered status with, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body (such as Engineers Ireland, APM, PMA).
• Project management qualifications (APM, PMI, PRINCE2, MSP, Six Sigma) are advantageous.
• NEC4 Project Manager accreditation is highly desirable.
• A collaborative, curious and solutions‑focused mindset, with a strong client‑service ethic.

What’s in it for you

At WSP, we offer strong support for personal development and progression, both locally and across WSP’s global business, including opportunities to gain or progress professional project management qualifications.

We support work‑life balance with a hybrid working policy that allows you to work from home two days a week, and flexible arrangements to support personal activities. We provide benefits such as the “WSP My Hour” to take one hour each day for personal activities, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave and use bank holiday entitlement.

We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our people through programmes such as Thrive, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and comprehensive menopause support.

We celebrate inclusivity and belonging, welcoming applicants from varied backgrounds and encouraging people to bring their whole selves to work.

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.