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Rail Major Projects Director Ireland
Aecom
Lead and manage major rail programmes in Ireland, delivering innovative, high-value infrastructure.
7d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Hybrid
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
technical leadership
program management
tender development
risk management
innovation
industry relations
- Drive innovation in technical and management approaches to achieve marketplace differentiation
- Provide AECOM with highly experienced technical leadership for rail project delivery in Ireland and in other markets if/where appropriate
- Lead and manage large rail programmes which have a high level of execution complexity and are of significant strategic value
- Contribute to the people development strategy for rail, including identification of talent and development of resourcing plans
- Advocate for ethical and safe working practices
- Assess long-term and disruptive trends in rail, proactively addressing emerging challenges and opportunities
- Work with Market Sector Leaders and Europe and India leadership to identify strategic business opportunities and develop solutions to address them
- Build a diverse and inclusive workforce by recruiting and retaining the best talent and nurturing the next generation of leaders who will do the same.
- Develop key industry relationships, promote technical practices, innovation, and knowledge management.
- Contribute to, and where appropriate lead, development of successful tenders for rail projects in Ireland
- Identify areas of high risk and act to positively impact programme outcomes
- Develop high performing delivery teams for rail projects in the Irish market
What you bring
chartered
engineering degree
rail safety
commercial acumen
negotiation
leadership
- Track record of driving high performance, achieving project objectives, and leading large teams in capital infrastructure projects in the rail industry
- Chartered membership of a relevant professional body.
- Significant professional experience in leading the design of large-scale, complex, heavy rail, light rail and/or metro programmes and projects
- Recognition within the rail industry and a substantial network in the world of rail infrastructure
- In-depth knowledge of rail safety, operations and compliance standards
- Commercial acumen with proven ability to manage large projects and contracts
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain long-term partner and client relationships.
- Degree in engineering, project management or another relevant discipline
- Proven ability to navigate complexity and drive innovation
- You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
- Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
- AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
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Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
- Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
- Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
- Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
- Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
- Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
- Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
- Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
- Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
- Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
- Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
- Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
- Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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