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Transportation

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Your impact

Step into a role where your expertise shapes the future of Ireland’s rail network. As our Rail Civils Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering complex, high‑impact railway civils projects—championing technical excellence, driving safe and efficient delivery, and inspiring teams to push the boundaries of innovation. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across Ireland, the UK, and our global network, you’ll play a pivotal part in raising standards, growing our capability, and delivering solutions that keep Ireland moving.

About the opportunity

This is a rare chance to step into a leadership role that directly shapes the next era of Ireland’s rail infrastructure. As Rail Civils Lead, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and influence major national programmes—guiding teams, innovating delivery approaches, and setting new standards of excellence for our clients. You’ll play a central role in expanding our rail civils capability in Ireland, working across high‑profile, complex schemes with the backing of a strong multidisciplinary network in the UK and globally. If you’re driven by meaningful impact, technical challenge, and the chance to lead the growth of a thriving rail portfolio, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.

Our colleagues enjoy project diversity and global reach within collaborative and innovative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key deliverables: (not limited to)

Lead rail civils engineering activities across allocated projects, ensuring safe, sustainable, and cost‑effective outcomes.
Oversee internal teams, contractors, designers, and specialist personnel to ensure appropriate competency and high‑quality delivery.
Manage design and construction elements in line with relevant legislation, including CDM and CSM‑RA regulations.
Provide expert advice on construction activities, testing, commissioning, and site supervision.
Monitor performance of design partners, specialist consultants, and contractors.
Support the development of innovative engineering solutions and best‑practice sharing across project teams.
Collaborate with UK and wider global teams to support integrated delivery and cross‑regional rail civils projects.

Here's what you'll need

Degree, HNC, or equivalent relevant experience
Rail, civils or relevant engineering experience
Chartered member of an engineering discipline
Experience in people leadership and client‑facing delivery roles
Strong understanding of Irish Rail civil engineering standards and codes
Competency in CDM, CSM‑RA, engineering management, risk assessment
Experience of rail civils project development, approval processes, and deliverables

We are keen to talk professionals across the civils discipline - not just limited to rail.

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Locations

City	State	Country
Dublin	Dublin	Ireland
Cork	Co. Cork	Ireland
Dublin	Dublin	Ireland

Rail Civils Lead - Ireland

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