Associate Director (Highways)
Systra Uk & Ireland
Lead and manage high‑way infrastructure projects, overseeing design, budgets and teams.
18 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consultancy
Project Management
Transport Planning
Geotechnical Engineering
Transport Modelling
Station Architecture
Rail Systems
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Infrastructure
Mobility
Mass Transit
Planning and Development Consultancy
Engineering Design
Project Management
Technical Services
Role
What you would be doing
contract docs
tender management
design preparation
technical coordination
team leadership
project management
- Preparation of construction contract documents, supporting clients through the tendering & award process and providing client support during the construction phase
- Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation
- Client facing and lead a team of Engineers to deliver projects on time and to budget.
- Liaise with clients and ensure their requirements are effectively communicated to the team
- Actively seek out opportunities, undertake work winning activities and secure workload for the team
- Preparation of preliminary and detailed design for highways, drainage, and infrastructure projects.
- Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers in their career development
- Oversee teams in the preparation of contract documents, tendering process, and construction phase of projects
- Supervise team members across various office locations
- Mentoring staff and developing engineering capabilities across the business
- Ensure work produced is technically accurate and delivered in accordance with the appropriate standards
- Technical co-ordination and integration of multi-discipline design inputs through full project life-cycle across multiple offices
- Review technical documents and reports and assist in the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders
- Assist in the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders
- Engineering management of major transport infrastructure projects with capital value exceeding €10 million
- Manage staff in the preparation of outline, preliminary and detailed design projects.
- Consult with Sector Directors across D&I and the wider business to identify opportunities and help shape the future direction of the infrastructure business in Ireland.
- Manage the production of scheme deliverables
- Function as Project Director for transport infrastructure design projects across the business,
- Project Manage a portfolio of schemes with control over project budgets
What you bring
level 8
chartered
highway design
leadership
driver licence
safety regs
- Hold a Level 8 degree in civil engineering. Master’s Degree (level 9) is preferred but not essential.
- Willingness to travel and possession of a full, valid driver’s licence
- Extensive experience of leading infrastructure development teams
- The successful candidate will be a Chartered Engineer (CEng MIEI or equivalent recognised professional qualification)
- Demonstrable knowledge/usage of Highway design standards and best practice in relation to designing streets, public transport and active travel schemes,
- Demonstratable experience of adhering to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013
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Company
Overview
60+ Years
Experience in Engineering
Demonstrates long-standing expertise and contribution to the engineering sector.
- Specializing in large-scale transport projects, the company works on both rail and urban system designs.
- SYSTRA has a rich history of shaping transportation networks, including high-profile projects like Crossrail and HS2.
- The company is involved in a broad range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and water resources.
- Known for pioneering innovations, SYSTRA’s projects often push the boundaries of what is possible in transport engineering.
- The firm works across the UK and Ireland, contributing significantly to the development of sustainable urban mobility solutions.
- Excellence – Rooted in our engineering culture, excellence is both an objective and a way of working throughout our business.
- Connected teams – We achieve the best results through teamwork. We connect and coordinate our multi‑disciplinary teams to respond to the most complex challenges.
- Bold leadership – We anticipate and embrace change. Our projects profoundly transform communities.
2035
Carbon-Net Zero Goal
Aiming to become verified carbon-net zero by 2035 through effective climate action.
37%
Operational Emissions Reduction
Achieved a 37% reduction in operational emissions between the last reporting years.
- Part of the UN Race to Zero initiative.
- ISO 45001 certified for health, safety, and environmental management.
- Membership in Sustainability West Midlands: developing SBTi carbon net-zero-by-2050 targets, forming a Carbon Task Force, appointing Sustainability Lead, delivering Carbon Literacy Training, aligning to UN SDG Goals, and supporting sustainability initiatives across social purpose, climate action, responsible business, and environmental stewardship.
Increased proportion of women
Gender Diversity Progress
The company reported a significant increase in the proportion of women in their workforce through targeted graduate recruitment and partnerships with external organizations.
- Set clear strategic DEI goals (e.g., diversity programs encouraging applications from a wide range of people).
- Partnerships supporting gender diversity goals, working with universities and external organizations.
- Implemented neurodiversity support in offices (e.g., hands-on tools like Lego to aid neurodiverse engineers).
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