Project Director - Rail & Transport

Overview

An international engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Director to support the growth of its transportation business in Ireland, with a particular focus on securing and delivering work associated with MetroLink, alongside other major rail, transit and infrastructure programmes.

This is a strategic leadership role, combining business development, client engagement and project delivery across complex multidisciplinary schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pursuit and delivery of major rail and metro infrastructure projects.
• Develop relationships with key clients including Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), National Transport Authority (NTA), Iarnród Éireann and international delivery partners.
• Support the consultancy's expansion into MetroLink through strategic planning, bid leadership and framework opportunities.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, environmental and project management disciplines.
• Provide commercial oversight, programme governance and risk management on high-value projects.
• Mentor and develop senior technical and project management staff.
• Represent the business at industry events and with public sector stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (Engineers Ireland, ICE or equivalent).
• Typically 15+ years' experience delivering major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary transportation or rail programmes.
• Strong understanding of Irish public sector procurement and project delivery.
• Proven track record in winning and delivering large consultancy commissions.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and business development capabilities.

Desirable Experience

• Experience on metro, heavy rail, light rail or mass transit projects.
• Knowledge of MetroLink, DART+, BusConnects or other nationally significant Irish infrastructure programmes.
• Experience delivering projects under NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.
• Familiarity with BIM, digital project delivery and programme management best practice.
• Experience managing international project teams across multiple offices.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape the consultancy's long-term growth within Ireland's largest transport investment programme.
• Leadership role within a globally recognised engineering consultancy.
• Involvement in nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Excellent career progression into Regional Director or Transportation Lead positions.
• Competitive salary, performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and flexible working arrangements.