Industry
Transportation
Senior Project Manager - Rail (Ireland)
Dublin
Skills:
Engineering
Recruitment
Infrastructure
Construction
Continuous Improvement
Project Management
Manufacturing
Aviation
NEC
Project Management Principles
Description
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Joining Jacobs is more than just a career. We value and invest in our people and communities to foster growth and success. Our inclusive culture embraces diverse perspectives, building collaboration and trust to challenge the norm. Your ingenuity, diverse thinking, and experience will contribute to our ongoing success and help create a positive work environment. You'll deliver great work through your passion and expertise, in collaboration with diverse teams.
About the Opportunity
At Jacobs, we’re shaping the future of transportation across Ireland — and we’re looking for Project Managers and Senior Project Managers who want to be part of something meaningful.
Our Transportation team has built an enviable reputation across both Roads and Rail, delivering projects that not only meet today’s infrastructure demands, but actively contribute to a more sustainable, climate-resilient future.
This is more than just project delivery — it’s your chance to influence major infrastructure programmes from concept through to construction, working on high-profile projects for Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the National Transport Authority, Local Authorities, and Iarnód Éireann.
Whether it’s advancing major road schemes or helping shape the future of rail across Ireland, you’ll be at the heart of projects that make a real, visible impact.
You’ll step into a role where your leadership, judgement and technical understanding truly matter.
You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, bringing together diverse expertise to deliver complex infrastructure projects successfully.
You’ll play a key role in shaping delivery strategies, balancing time, cost, quality and safety to drive strong outcomes for clients.
Your ability to build trusted relationships—both internally and externally—will allow you to influence, guide and deliver with confidence.
You’ll foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging fresh thinking and smarter ways of working.
This is an environment where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your development is supported.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the delivery of major road and rail projects across Ireland
- Developing and managing project schedules, budgets and delivery plans
- Creating a proactive environment for risk identification, mitigation and innovation
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients—communicating progress, challenges and solutions clearly
- Promoting a strong safety-first culture across all project activities
- Ensuring successful outcomes aligned to programme, cost and quality objectives
At Jacobs, you’ll have the opportunity to work on industry-defining projects that are shaping Ireland’s transportation network, while growing your career within a globally recognised consultancy known for excellence and innovation. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that genuinely supports your development and progression, all while contributing to projects that create meaningful societal benefits and drive positive environmental impact.
Here's what you'll need
- Proven experience delivering transport infrastructure projects (Roads, Rail or Aviation)
- A degree in engineering, construction or related discipline
- Chartered status (or working towards) with a relevant institution
- Strong knowledge of project management principles and delivery in a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience with TII / NTA / DoT processes, Irish planning legislation, and Public Works Contracts is highly desirable
- Experience working with NEC or other contract frameworks
- Additional experience as an expert witness or at Oral Hearings would be an advantage
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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
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Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Dublin | Ireland |
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