Design Manager Structures

The role is to serve as the technical expert in structural design and lead a team with varying degrees of experience in the above matters.The Design Manager will be an experienced practitioner with an in-depth knowledge of the policy, standards and guidelines for structures, and particularly their application to a public transport (light rail and metro) context.

The Design Manager will be required to engage extensively with counterparts and stakeholders in NTA, local authorities, developers and their consultants and advisors. They will require an understanding of the remit of the local authorities in structural matters and an appreciation of the applicable systems in place in these local authorities. The role will entail significant interface and consultation with local authorities and other stakeholders with a view to obtaining all requisite agreements.

In order to assure the shortlisting panel that you satisfy these requirements you must explicitly reference how you meet the requirements in your application. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages.

• Design of structural components associated with public transport infrastructure (primarily Luas light rail), bridges, track, depots, substations, and accessibility improvement schemes
• Preparation of design briefs for procuring consultants, and management of consultants and specialist advisers
• Assisting in the preparation of progress, status and other reports
• Management and co-ordination of associated consultants and advisors as required
• Management of a project team as required
• Leading strategically important initiatives in sustainability, research and innovation, circular economy and carbon reduction through various forums and initiatives
• Liaison and engagement with local authorities on structural interfaces with the light rail system and with planned Luas and related projects
• Assisting the commercial and procurement teams with technical aspects of bidder prequalification and tender reviews
• Providing advice in the preparation of project programmes and risk assessments
• Managing a design team comprising engineers, graduates and technicians.
• Development and assessment of tender documentation
• Preparation of relevant statutory planning and certification documents
• Representing TII at structures-related meetings with stakeholders including NTA, OPW, and consultants
• Coordination of all design interfaces including health and safety aspects with in-house multi-disciplinary design teams and design consultants as may be appropriate
• Review and assessment of contractor / consultant proposals for structural elements
• Technical leadership and management of the department to deliver structural design services for Luas, Metro and related public transport capital schemes
• Administering, procuring, and reviewing structural designs / reports for various schemes
• Assisting with external interfaces to the project including NTA, local authorities, transport operators, external consultants and others
• Providing expert advice to TII managers on structures and structural design
• Development and ownership of specifications for structural elements
• Undertaking, procuring, and managing specialist structural assessments
• Control of time, risk and quality targets in accordance with the appropriate stakeholder guidelines and TII internal project management procedures

Candidates who come under consideration following the final selection stage will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications and evidence of fluency in the English language.

• Strong understanding of the requirements on designers in terms of health and safety
• Degree or third level professional qualification (HETAC level 8 or higher) in structural engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum seven years’ postgraduate experience in structural engineering design
• Strong understanding and experience in quality management systems for design
• Extensive experience in structural design from first principles for rail projects
• Chartered membership of Engineers Ireland or an equivalent professional body
• Proficiency in latest release of Microstation, MX, structural analysis software
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development
• The ability to review and report on design issues with senior management, design and project team members, external designers, and construction personnel
• The ability to manage, lead and motivate a team in a dynamic environment to tight timescales
• Experience of leading and managing engineering design teams and contracts
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and orally