Rail Project Director

Description

• Take overall ownership of project management, contract, and commercial performance.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and line management support to project managers and junior team members.
• Act as Project Director on major multi-disciplinary rail and transportation projects.
• Serve as Project Manager on large railway infrastructure schemes, ensuring successful delivery across all stages.
• Lead the preparation of tender proposals and play a key role in winning new work and developing client relationships.
• Collaborate with Engineering Directors and Managers to oversee the design process and ensure integration across disciplines.

Requirements

Our client is seeking an experienced Rail Project Director to join their growing Transportation team in Ireland. This is a senior-level opportunity (Technical Director or Director grade) to lead the delivery of major, multi-disciplinary rail and transport infrastructure projects.

Our client focuses on innovative design, technical excellence, and a collaborative, trusted partnership approach to working with clients. They are looking for a driven, self-motivated leader with a passion for delivering complex rail projects from concept through to construction.

The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer with a strong technical foundation and significant experience managing large-scale rail infrastructure schemes. You’ll work closely with industry-leading clients and stakeholders, playing a pivotal role in the strategic and technical direction of key programmes.

• Collaborative approach to working with clients, delivery partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Full driving licence.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence to challenge and innovate.
• Proven track record of contract management, ideally with experience as an Employer’s Representative or NEC Project Manager.
• Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland or an equivalent professional body.
• Consultancy background with proven experience managing large infrastructure portfolios.
• Degree-qualified (Level 8/9) in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
• Extensive experience delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects within Ireland or the UK.
• Experience across all stages of the project life cycle — from concept through to construction.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance