Public Transport Contracts Manager

The National Transport Authority wishes to recruit a suitably experienced and qualified individual to the role of Public Transport Contracts Manager.
Successful candidates may be placed on a panel from which future vacancies may be filled.
Overview
Role: Public Transport Contracts Manager.
The functions and responsibilities initially assigned to the position are based on the current organisational requirements and may be changed from time to time.
The person appointed requires the flexibility to fulfil other roles and responsibilities at a similar level within the Authority.
Responsibilities
Management and administration of public transport contracts to include reviewing and analysing operator reports.
Verifying and auditing of operational data and liaison with operators, including identification and monitoring of initiatives to improve operator performance and data quality.
Reviewing operator proposals for variations to contracts and services and initiating or negotiating Authority led contract variations with operators as required.
Managing contract budgets and assisting in the preparation of cost reports and annual budget submissions for management and departmental review.
Analysis and review of rail and bus operator data for larger contracts including passenger loading data and operator performance data.
Preparation, review and circulation, and presentation of summary reports and presentations, including on contract performance trends, to both internal and external stakeholders, including NTA management and operators.
Overseeing the calculation of contractual payments due, including performance related deductions, bonus payments and incentives.
Managing external consultants in supporting the public transport contracts team's work.
Managing NTA surveys and audits of operator performance, including mystery passenger surveys, fare evasion surveys, passenger loading surveys and other performance surveys/audits that may be required from time to time.
Preparation and review of material for annual statistical bulletins for public transport services.
Analysis of fare structures, fare levels and revenue forecasts.
Financial and economic evaluation of costs and benefits of service changes.
Collation and review of cost, performance or other contract related data for internal and external audit purposes and meeting with auditors as required.
Monitoring, improving and implementing quality procedures to ensure high quality outcomes from the public transport team's work.
Supporting the procurement of public transport service contracts, including the preparation of contract documents, technical schedules and service specifications for public transport services contracts, appropriate to the type of services being procured, working with NTA legal and technical advisors as required, responding to bidder enquiries and evaluation of tender submissions.
Leading in contract implementation prior to commencement of services.
Liaison with other departments within the National Transport Authority in relation to proposed service amendments or new contracted services, and equipment, infrastructure or travel information required to support the delivery of contracted public transport services.
Active engagement with other functions within the Authority including finance, technology, customer experience, public affairs, service planning and regulation.
Other contract management or data analysis related tasks as required.
Requirements
Hold a minimum of an NFQ level 7 in a relevant numerate discipline, such as engineering, mathematics, statistics, science, economics or equivalent;
Have at least 5 years' relevant work experience of which 2 years should be in an analytical, or contract management or procurement environment;
Have excellent analytical skills, with the ability to overview situations, review and evaluate, defining plans and setting targets in order to achieve goals;
Have superior report writing skills together with an ability to produce high quality analysis and reporting in a clear and concise manner; and
Possess excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel or similar packages.
Please note:
Should further shortlisting be required after essential criteria above, a selection of the following may be assessed.
Possess a high standard of technical training and experience preferably in a transport or related environment;
Be able to work within, and contribute positively to, multi-disciplinary teams;
Have a good knowledge of public transport services, policies and governance arrangements, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge;
Have experience in cost control and budgetary management;
Have a good working knowledge of relevant European and national public procurement law, procedures and best practice in relation to public service contracts or, the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge;
Be able to lead and direct the work of a project team;
Have good time, quality and cost management skills to manage and deliver tasks that run concurrently, and that require both internal and external resources; and
Have a creative approach to problem solving and a collaborative approach to working with others to reach a solution.
Remuneration
Salary Grade:
Engineer Grade II
Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) rate.
This salary is payable to an individual who is required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension (in general those persons whose initial appointment to the Public Service is on or after 6th April 1995).
Non Personal Pension Contribution (non-PPC) rate.
This salary is payable to an individual who is not required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension scheme.
Annual Leave:
27 days per annum.
This leave is on the basis of a five day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays.
Note:
entry will be at point 1 of the scale and will not be subject to negotiation;
different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a serving Civil Servant or Public Servant;
the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.
Contract
Permanent Contract
Probation
There is a 6 month probationary period which may at the discretion of the CEO be extended to 10 months.
Selection Process
Prior to completing your application please read the Important Candidate Information Booklet on our careers page here:
How to Apply
Please submit your application in one single word document or PDF referencing the title of the role you wish to apply for in the subject of the email to with the following:
A comprehensive cover letteroutlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role of Public Transport Contracts Manager; and
A comprehensive CV (not to exceed 3 pages).
Please note that omission of any or part of the 2 requested documents, as set out above, will render the application incomplete.
Incomplete applications will not be considered for the next stage of the selection process.
Closing Date
The closing date and time for applications is strictly 12pm (noon) on 10 October 2025.
Applications received after the specified deadline cannot be accepted.
If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 2 working days of applying, please email .
Miscellaneous
Not Applicable
Full-time
Administrative
Government Administration
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