Metrolink Deputy Sustainability Lead

Metro Link Programme Metro Link is a transformative piece of public transport infrastructure and will be Dublins first metro railway.

The system will offer a high-capacity, high-frequency metro railway with 16 new stations from Swords to Charlemont.

It will interlink with multiple transport networks, including Dublin Airport, Irish Rail, DART, Dublin Bus, and Luas, promoting a seamlessly integrated transport experience for the Greater Dublin Area.

The majority of its 19km route is underground, marking a paradigm shift for Irish public transport.

Upon launch, Metro Link will provide trains every three minutes during peak times, with expected annual ridership of 53 million passengers, providing unprecedented convenience of travel to passengers.

Metro Link Deputy Sustainability Lead Job Details Title of Role: Metro Link Deputy Sustainability Lead Grade: Principal Officer Directorate: Metro Link Nature of Employment: Permanent in accordance with the General Conditions of Employment.

Function: Sustainability Workstream: Sustainability Reports to: Head of Engineering Work Location: The successful candidate will be based in TII Offices on Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, or such other place as determined by TII.

Blended working arrangements in place.

Job Description The role holder shall: be accountable to the Sustainability Lead and when necessary, deputise for them in leading the sustainability agenda, working with all Metro Link Directorate functions and TII to identify and realise opportunities for Metro Link to be more sustainable, efficient and innovative, and assist in delivering the business case benefits.

support the Sustainability lead in establishing and leading the Sustainability function within Metro Link Directorate and working cross functionally and with contractor(s) / consultants to capture market leading sustainable solutions that are innovative and remain efficient throughout Metro Link be responsible for establishing the sustainability, efficiency and innovation performance metrics based on the stated objectives for Metro Link using relevant global benchmarks and leading practice and will also be responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of the performance measurement framework to enable Metro Link to achieve or outperform those targets.

be the focal point for external agencies and other key stakeholders in respect of Sustainability for Metro Link ensure TII institutional knowledge in managing sustainability and environmental performance during procurement, construction and operational stages of Luas schemes is embedded into all phases of Metro Link.

Principal Accountabilities Project Sustainability Plan, Procurement and Management Evolve and lead the further development of the Project Sustainability Plan aligning with any Enforceable Railway Order granted, bilateral agreements and Project Balanced Scorecard providing input and updates where necessary.

Lead the implementation of the Project Sustainability Plan, to ensure it meets the objectives and minimum targets set and best in class performance against relevant global benchmarks and reporting frameworks, while also achieving value for money Support the design teams required to ensure implementation of the TII and Metro Link policies on Sustainability and Environmental Management including the following elements: Regulatory compliance checks & input to planning process Resource and waste management Climate risk assessment Embodied carbon calculations and carbon management Biodiversity Net Gain and Biodiversity Enhancement Input to BREEAM & Well certification (as appropriate) Low/Net Zero Carbon/Energy Building design strategies Compliance with Sustainability and Environmental Technical Requirements.

Lead the implementation of the Metro Link Airborne and Groundborne Noise Policy across all workstreams.

Provide input into the development of procurement documents and contracts as well as the evaluation of the submissions for the Major Infrastructure Contracts, ensuring that sustainability and environmental targets and actions are included under the requirements for the Major Infrastructure Contracts, Enabling and Advance Works and evaluate the responses and proposals put forward by the contractor(s).

Oversee the sustainability and environmental elements of Major Infrastructure Contracts and other relevant contracts to ensure that they implement their proposals and ensure they meet the targets set out in the procurement, in collaboration with the Project Partners.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement Support the Project Management Office in the development of initiative-led forecasts and efficiency management strategies and support execution/course correction to achieve targets within the Project Sustainability Plan: Cross-functional working to identify, define and baseline areas (e.g., carbon and air quality/dust emissions, acoustic emissions, social inclusion, biodiversity, etc.) for a focus on output to realise the desiredoutcome Lead cross functional working between the Core Contractor(s) and Project Delivery Partner, on sustainability and environmental monitoring and reporting (including the Metro Link Airborne and Groundborne Noise Policy), to ensure transparency to all stakeholders.

Support in the management of the following relationships as they relate to sustainability, efficiency and innovation: Core Contractor(s), Project Delivery Partner, and relevant internal and externalstakeholders Assume responsibility for ensuring that sustainability KPIs and Key Milestones as established with the PMOfunction are met Guide the Project Delivery Partner in the execution of their role overseeing the contractor(s) and in compliance with the Project Sustainability Plan, ensuring that the Project Delivery Partner follows and implements the sustainability policies, procedures and actions across the various contracts and act as a point of escalation for the Project Delivery Partner where issues arise Establish meaningful relationships with external stakeholders to the project including Local Authorities, other Agencies, transport operators, developers and the public.

Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders regarding project progress and provide clear, appropriate and delivery-focused decisions and advice to the Sustainability Lea Reporting and Risk Management Report to the NTA regarding any requirements and controls that TII are required to comply with, such as those contained within the Enforceable Railway Order and agreements with other stakeholders, ensuring that all sustainability related obligations are adhered to throughout the delivery and lifespan of Metro Link Liaise with legal advisors on ensuring that the procurement process considers the accelerating evolution of sustainability and environmental laws and standards.

Regular and accurate reporting of sustainability performance, relating to how efficiencies are measured and reported to TII and other stakeholders Ensure integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks into the existing Metro Link risk management processes Undertake financial and resource planning for the Sustainability function in conjunction with the Sustainability Lead.

TII Learning Legacy Provide an interface into the wider TII Corporate organisation in relation to the progression and technical implementation of the Project Sustainability Plan to ensure that Metro Link is aligned to TII's latest policies and procedures (where appropriate) and wider TII Sustainability Agenda throughout the life of the project.

Ensure Metro Link sustainability innovations and initiatives, through all project phases, are communicated into the wider TII Corporate organisation to support the Metro Link legacy for TII and develop capacity and capability across the organisation.

Participate in the TII Sustainability Leaders Forum as the Metro Link Sustainability Leader.

Represent Metro Link on cross-agency committees and other groups, including at a European level, working on sustainability environmental policies and plans.

Upskill the existing team, develop skills and embed a culture of learning regarding environmental management and sustainability.

Bring experience and knowledge to all of the Project with regard to environmental management and alignment wide sustainability and environmental monitoring during the construction and operational phases.

Undertaking tasks, activities or other duties that may be required or assigned appropriately to the grade.

All the divisions within TII have inter-dependent responsibilities and close cooperation, collaboration and teamwork are required across the whole organisation to meet tight deadlines.

Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to this position are based on the current stated role and may be changed from time to time.

The person appointed will be required to demonstrate the flexibility necessary to fulfil other roles and responsibilities at a similar grade within TII.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Character Each candidate must be of good character.

Health A candidate for and any person holding the role must be fully competent and capable of undertaking duties attached to the role and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications Experience A minimum of 10 years experience in the implementation of Environmental Management and Sustainability across planning, construction and operation of transport infrastructure projects and programmes of significant size and complexity, and a minimum of 5 years experience in a senior position on light rail / metro rail projects or similar projects.

Experience in the management of the environmental and sustainability performance of Major Infrastructure Contractors and transport operators, preferably on light rail / metro rail networks.

Extensive experience in the development of sustainability and environment elements of procurement documents and contracts as well as the evaluation of the submissions for Major Infrastructure Contracts.

Tangible experience of documenting best practice sustainable and environmental construction project management policies and standards.

In-depth knowledge and practical experience of designing and implementing environmental management/monitoring plans, policies and standards across large programmes and multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills Ability to produce, and the competency to critically review, project feasibility reports, Sustainability Environmental Reports.

High level of technical training and experience in several sustainability and environmental aspects including biodiversity, acoustics, air quality and legislation.

Experience of implementing BREEAM, ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems (or equivalent) or other accreditation systems on infrastructure projects.

Strong leadership and influencing skills to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams cross functionally within the Metro Link Directorate to embed environmental and sustainability management values and culture across the organisation.

Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to effectively interact and engage with regulatory bodies and internal and external stakeholders.

Strong organisational, interpersonal and project management skills.

Excellent presentation and reporting skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent track record of developing competency in the team.

Ability to work in a challenging environment both on their own initiative and as part of a team.

Formal Education Qualifications Degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) qualification in Environmental Science or Engineering with experience and knowledge of environmental management systems and sustainable design.

A postgraduate qualificationin Sustainability Management and/or Environmental law and/or Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk managementwould be an advantage.

Practicing / Training / Compliance Certification Professional Memberships Certification in BREEAM, LEED or similar would be considered advantageous.

Be a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland or be professionally registered at an equivalent level with an equivalent organization.

Be a full member, or ideally a Fellow, of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment or an equivalent organisation.

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The closing date for applications is 12pm 28 th March 2025 Transport Infrastructure Ireland is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.

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