Hand Over / Hand Back Manager - Dublin

Description

• Ensure all documentation, certifications, and approvals are completed for each handover milestone.
• Serve as main contact for clients, contractors, and internal teams during the handover phase, and facilitate regular meetings and progress reviews.
• Develop and manage handover/handback plans, schedules, and checklists for smooth project transitions.
• Ensures compliance with contracts and regulatory requirements, and drives continuous process improvement
• Identify and mitigate risks, maintain the risk register, and resolve issues to ensure seamless transition.
• Oversee O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and asset data submission; support related audits and inspections.
• Capture lessons learned and support development of best practices, as well as training and knowledge transfer for operational teams.
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning, quality, and operations teams to ensure all readiness requirements are met.
• Ensure handover activities meet health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Familiarity with project management tools and document control systems
• Skilled in preparing handover documentation, conflict resolution, negotiation, and quality assurance
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Construction, Engineering and Management in large scale multidisciplinary railway engineering and construction projects
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, standards, regulations, and HSE compliance
• Proficiency in commissioning, snagging, and the full project lifecycle with solid documentation skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, and experience in asset management and handover procedures
• CSCS Card Holder (additional professional qualifications in Engineering or Construction/Project Management would be advantageous)
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and multidisciplinary team coordination skills
• Proficient in project management tools and team leadership
• Strong understanding of construction, commissioning, and asset management principles
• Proven experience in managing handover / handback processes on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
• Chartered member of a relevant professional body preferred, e.g. Chartered Engineer (EI or equivalent), Chartered Project Professional (APM or equivalent) or Programme Management Professional (PMI or equivalent)
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field would be advantageous
• Capable of managing multiple handover packages and identifying and mitigating risks
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices
• At least Bachelor degree (Honours Bachelor Degree) (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g. Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

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