Associate Director - Transportation

Egis

  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionEgis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. From motorways to tramways, water and wastewater treatment to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges and to deliver climate responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.About Egis in IrelandEgis has operated in Ireland since 1994 and is one of the largest multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering and operations firms in the country. Our services in Ireland span the full lifespan of infrastructure, from upstream feasibility studies through design, construction supervision, delivery and operations. Operating across the entire value chain of consulting, design and operation, Egis is the only group to understand infrastructure in its entirety. Our current activities in Ireland include operating the Dublin Tunnel and the Jack Lynch Tunnel in Cork, overseeing 470km of Ireland’s motorways and working on the design and delivery of major transport projects and mobility services.With over 600 staff in Ireland across 16 offices nationwide, we are committed to enabling sustainable economic development and responding to the requirements of population growth while addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions. In 2023 Egis acquired JB Barry & Partners, an engineering firm which has worked on major projects such as the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dublin and the N17/N18 Gort to Tuam PPP motorway scheme in Galway. The Egis engineering division is now almost 200 people strong across four offices in Dublin, Castlebar, Cork and Limerick.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Technical or Associate Director to join our growing consultancy practice and provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of transportation infrastructure projects. This is a senior leadership role responsible for programme management, technical oversight, resource planning, and client engagement at the highest level.The successful candidate will play a key role in the strategic development of our transportation business, ensuring the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects while mentoring teams and strengthening our client relationships.You will be involved in business planning, resource optimisation, risk management, and the development of integrated, sustainable transport solutions across the public transport and active travel sectors.This is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Engineer with 15+ years’ experience, seeking to take a step into a business-critical leadership role within a progressive and dynamic consultancy environment.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent internationally recognised body.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in the design and delivery of transport infrastructure.
  • Extensive experience in the planning, design, and delivery of large-scale, complex infrastructure projects across all project phases.
  • Proven ability to manage project portfolios and programmes, with excellent commercial and contractual awareness.
  • Strong track record in stakeholder engagement, client management, and collaborative delivery.
  • Broad technical knowledge of transport infrastructure including roads, public transport, and active travel.
  • Familiarity with Irish design standards and guidelines including TII Publications, DMURS, NTA PAGs, and the Cycle Design Manual.
  • Experience successfully delivering projects working with Local Authorities and the NTA
  • Highly effective communicator with strong leadership and influencing skills.
Qualifications
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent internationally recognised body.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in the design and delivery of transport infrastructure.
  • Extensive experience in the planning, design, and delivery of large-scale, complex infrastructure projects across all project phases.
  • Proven ability to manage project portfolios and programmes, with excellent commercial and contractual awareness.
  • Strong track record in stakeholder engagement, client management, and collaborative delivery.
  • Broad technical knowledge of transport infrastructure including roads, public transport, and active travel.
  • Familiarity with Irish design standards and guidelines including TII Publications, DMURS, NTA PAGs, and the Cycle Design Manual.
  • Experience successfully delivering projects working with Local Authorities and the NTA
  • Highly effective communicator with strong leadership and influencing skills.
Additional InformationWhy join Egis?Joining Egis means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation and determined to address today’s biggest challenges: fighting climate change, facilitating the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations.In Ireland, Egis is delivering some of the most iconic projects, from motorways to tunnels, water and energy services, via rail to cyber, designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, connecting people and creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.We are passionate about solving our clients’ most complex challenges by delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industries and the planet.Local experience backed by global reachEgis engineering foundation and pedigree is in JB Barry's local legacy. Generations of engineers have passed through our doors, and our standing among Irish clients has been established over decades. We have been behind some of Ireland’s iconic infrastructure with specialisms including water & energy, structures and transportation. Now we’re part of Egis we have access to global talent, teams and technologies. A career with us can lead to opportunities to travel and experience some of our work in over 100 countries

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