Rail Engineering Manager

As Rail Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership, coordination, and technical direction of rail projects across Ireland and beyond. This is a strategic role that requires a strong combination of technical excellence, team leadership, and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multi-disciplinary rail engineering projects through all stages of design and delivery.
• Provide technical oversight across rail systems including track, signalling, electrification, and civil works.
• Manage a team of engineers and technical staff, providing mentorship and career development.
• Liaise with public and private sector clients including Irish Rail, NTA, and global stakeholders.
• Support business development through bid preparation, client engagement, and proposal writing.
• Ensure compliance with local and international safety and quality standards.
• Develop and implement engineering processes and best practices aligned with global company standards.
• Coordinate with other discipline leads across transportation, environment, and planning.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Railway Engineering (or related discipline).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in rail engineering, including 3+ years in a management or leadership role.
• Proven track record delivering major rail infrastructure projects (preferably in Europe or the UK).
• Strong understanding of railway systems design, construction, and operational integration.
• Experience working within consultancy or client-side organisations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with Irish transport sector stakeholders (e.g., Irish Rail, TII, NTA).
• Familiarity with BIM and digital delivery platforms.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards in transport infrastructure.