MetroLink Delivery Engineer

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MetroLink is a transformative piece of public transport infrastructure and will be Dublin's 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, MetroLink will provide trains every three minutes during peak times, with expected annual passenger numbers of 53 million, providing unprecedented convenience of travel to passengers.

• Provide experienced support to the Delivery Team across all activities related to the Enabling works programme, including survey, design, procurement, contract management & administration, installation, equipment testing and site handover, ensuring technical accuracy and smooth coordination.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports in relation the project scope.
• Assist in the development and co-ordination of processes and procedures to ensure consistency and quality from design to manufacture and test phases.
• Monitor the performance and quality of the design work by the Contractor and monitor the progress against the agreed programme of works.
• Compile & Organise the review the Contractor / Consultant Submissions.
• Uphold and oversee the design process including the exchange of interface details, technical clarifications, and technical information requests (RFI), as well as handling design changes (RFC) and variations between the Contractor and the Civil Works Contractor.
• Oversee the management of contractors' Civil Works, Systems and Delivery teams.
• Proactively monitor project progress, issues, and assist in implementing solutions to maintain project momentum where required.
• Participate in regular design process meetings and workshops with the integrated Metrolink team.
• Work alongside the Delivery Team to ensure that the requirements are clearly presented and interfaced by all discipline Engineers.
• Input into reports that provide measurement metrics on the ongoing completion of tasks to guide the contractor in delivery of all tasks.
• Maintain own records for the status of each activity under direct management. Evaluate, present and share all such information and contractor reports with the Delivery Team.
• Managing the review and preparation of various reports and other correspondence related to project.
• Support reviewing the outputs of the statutory process, including environmental protection requirements such as EIA, AA and EIAR, as necessary.
• Promote an equitable, inclusive and collaborative workplace.
• Perform additional tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role throughout the project.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in an engineering environment, either in design or in construction for projects in an urban area.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering specifications and standards, including IS, BS, EN, NFPA, and other applicable international frameworks, with the ability to interpret, apply, and advise on their use across multidisciplinary projects.
• Knowledge of related civil, structural, and temporary works activities.
• Ability to effectively engage with and manage relationships with various stakeholders, including customers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and consistent dialogue between all parties involved.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to effectively engage and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating alignment, resolving challenges, and contributing to successful project outcomes.
• A degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or related discipline.
• Project management qualification such as PMP desired but not required.
• Membership of a related professional organisation or be in a position to apply for same (Desirable).

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The closing date for applications is 12pm Friday 19th September

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