Rail Project Director
Location: Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Galway, Ireland
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Level: Technical Director or Director
The Opportunity
An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Rail Project Director to join its Transportation team. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to lead major railway infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary programmes, working closely with clients, stakeholders and technical specialists across Ireland and the UK.
The successful candidate will bring a strong engineering background and proven experience delivering complex infrastructure projects from concept and detailed design through to construction. The role combines project leadership, technical oversight, contract and commercial management, team development and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Project Director on multidisciplinary transportation projects and Project Manager on major railway infrastructure schemes.
- Lead projects throughout the full lifecycle, from concept development and design through procurement and construction.
- Take ownership of contract administration, commercial performance, project budgets, programmes and delivery outcomes.
- Coordinate with Engineering Directors and technical managers to ensure effective design development and project delivery.
- Manage multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring quality, collaboration and compliance with project requirements.
- Act as Employer’s Representative or NEC Project Manager where required.
- Provide line management, mentoring and professional development support to Senior Project Managers and junior colleagues.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and collaborate with delivery partners and stakeholders.
- Develop tender proposals, lead bids and secure new commissions.
- Promote innovation, challenge established approaches and drive continuous improvement.
About You
- Degree-qualified in Engineering (Level 8 or Level 9).
- Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland or an equivalent professional institution.
- Extensive postgraduate experience, primarily within an engineering consultancy.
- Proven track record delivering multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in Ireland or the UK.
- Experience managing contracts on behalf of clients, including Employer’s Representative or NEC Project Manager responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
- Excellent communication, presentation, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially aware, collaborative and proactive, with a strong focus on successful project delivery.
- Full, valid driving licence.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Senior leadership opportunities and career development.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Professional training and development.
- International remote-working opportunities and flexible annual leave.