Job Description
Senior Project Director - Ireland
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Our Irish Roads team is seeking a Senior Project Director with extensive post-qualification experience in the design of Major Roads Infrastructure projects to be part of the leadership team working on the delivery of some major infrastructure schemes including Metrolink, the A5 Western Transport Corridor, A29 Cookstown Bypass and the NM20 Cork to Limerick Road Improvement scheme, or Road Safety and Active Travel projects for Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Department for Infrastructure, National Transport Authority and Local Authorities.
Due to recent successes on and the continuing delivery of the A5 Western Transport Corridor, NM20 Cork to Limerick, Metrolink, A29 Cookstown Bypass, and DfI TRAM Engineering Services Consultancy Partner Contract, the team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate seeking new and exciting opportunities.
This role will primarily be client-facing and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport arena across Ireland. We are looking for individuals with excellent major project and/or programme leadership skills and a proven track record of leading the delivery of a portfolio of projects throughout the whole project lifecycle.
A Little More About Your Role…
- Accountabilities includes development of new proposals, project mobilisation and the maintenance of the monthly project review cycle to ensure high quality outcomes on a proactive basis, with personal
- Working with the Client and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time and within budget, in accordance with H&S, internal Business system QA & procedures, and technical review requirements
- intervention as required into specific projects Managing resources effectively and efficiently to meet fluctuating work loads and Client demands
- Lead the design process and co-ordinate the project team to deliver appropriate and cost effective solutions to the agreed programme; and support those less experienced by technical review, mentoring and advice.
- Developing relationships with other WSP teams to utilise additional resources required for multi-disciplinary project delivery.
- Agreeing fees and managing the commercial position on the project.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer with extensive post professional qualification experience. It is expected that this experience will include the following:
- Project management and technical delivery lead of medium to high complexity road schemes.
- Demonstrate excellent inter-personal skills with strong leadership and management abilities; capable of communicating effectively externally and internally with the business
- Establish, build and sustain strong client relationships
- Are adept at leading projects and have a strong track record of delivering desired outcomes against strategic priorities
- Have strong project and commercial skills with the ability to develop innovative delivery solutions which meet client requirements, provide value for money and benefits for the business
- Have experience within Roads – having worked across the markets, with a proven track record and knowledge in design and supervision of major road related projects.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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