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Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.\nA little more about your role…\nWe are seeking enthusiastic Engineering Managers to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team in Ireland to lead on the technical delivery of our diverse portfolio and pipeline of rail engineering projects, primarily across the island of Ireland, but with future opportunities in both Great Britain and overseas.\nIn undertaking this role you will:\nLead, direct, and coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams, and support the resolution of complex technical problems;\nManage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes;\nSet an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instilling a strong safety culture within the delivery team;\nLead on the development and management of client requirements and other assurance outputs i.e. assumptions and departures;\nLead design coordination activities such as integrated design reviews and promoting digitalisation to aid delivery;\nWork alongside Project and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of Rail projects;\nProvide guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring engineering managers.\nBe resident in Ireland / Northern Ireland.\nA little more about your team…\nYou will work on exciting and inspiring projects for a variety of infrastructure owners, national and local governments, and public and private sector clients, including Irish Rail / Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Translink, and other regional transport bodies, operators, and contractors. You will be part of the Engineering Management and Project Management Service Line, a team of professionally qualified, talented, and diverse individuals who work together to:\nDeliver multi-disciplinary projects for a number of important clients.\nUndertake work across the full design lifecycle, from early concept stage to detailed design, and subsequently support delivery contractors on site.\nMentor others in the team, supporting their development by sharing technical knowledge and experience.\nProvide clients with technical excellence through our delivery of projects.\nThe role will be based in one of our central offices in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, or Naas. Our offices provide a quality, flexible, and dynamic working environment focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff, benefitting from innovative design, substantial natural light, open collaborative spaces, and easy access to public transport.\nWe are actively seeking Engineering Managers looking to take the next step in their development with greater independence in how they deliver their work, through to candidates with demonstrable multidisciplinary delivery experience and a proven track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.\nWe are looking for candidates with…\nA track record of successfully delivering multi-disciplinary projects as an Engineering Manager, or as an Assistant Engineering Manager / Design Manager in either Light Rail or Heavy Rail.\nAn engineering specialism and experience in railway engineering design generally in one or more of the following fields;Track & Civil Engineering\nElectrification & Power\nSignalling & Telecommunication\n\nStrong experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation.\nA strong understanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations e.g. Irish Construction Regs, and the application of “safe by design” techniques.\nAn ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client’s expectations.\nTechnical knowledge to be able to challenge project teams on outputs / deliverables.\nExperience undertaking roles with specific engineering responsibilities, e.g. CEM, CRE, DPE or PE, or equivalent functions.\nChartered or incorporated registration with a relevant professional engineering institution or can demonstrate you are working towards this.\nUnderstanding of client engineering assurance processes.\nUnderstanding of railway standards.\nIt is desirable for applicants to have:\nExperience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation.\nExperience of engineering management of consents-led schemes.\nExperience of mentoring and developing staff.\nDon’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.\nImagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.\nWork on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?\nWith us, you can. 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