Rail Engineering Manager

2 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Access Talent Group Full time

Civil & Structural Engineering, Transport Infrastructure

Contact Ciaran Hall the consultant managing this role.

As Rail Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership, coordination, and technical direction of rail projects across Ireland and beyond. This is a strategic role that requires a strong combination of technical excellence, team leadership, and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead multi-disciplinary rail engineering projects through all stages of design and delivery.
  • Provide technical oversight across rail systems including track, signalling, electrification, and civil works.
  • Manage a team of engineers and technical staff, providing mentorship and career development.
  • Liaise with public and private sector clients including Irish Rail, NTA, and global stakeholders.
  • Support business development through bid preparation, client engagement, and proposal writing.
  • Ensure compliance with local and international safety and quality standards.
  • Develop and implement engineering processes and best practices aligned with global company standards.
  • Coordinate with other discipline leads across transportation, environment, and planning.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Railway Engineering (or related discipline).
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in rail engineering, including 3+ years in a management or leadership role.
  • Proven track record delivering major rail infrastructure projects (preferably in Europe or the UK).
  • Strong understanding of railway systems design, construction, and operational integration.
  • Experience working within consultancy or client-side organisations.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
  • Experience with Irish transport sector stakeholders (e.g., Irish Rail, TII, NTA).
  • Familiarity with BIM and digital delivery platforms.
  • Knowledge of sustainability standards in transport infrastructure.
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