Principal Rail Consultant

Around the world, SYSTRA's specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

We are now seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Consultant with rail industry expertise to be part of our rail and wider consultancy team in Ireland. The role will be based in our Dublin office, but we are open to applications looking to be based in our Cork office and benefits from the flexibility of our hybrid working model. The role provides a great opportunity for career progression in Ireland's thriving rail sector.

You will be part of a growing team that is supporting Irish Rail, NTA, DoT, DfI and EIB on improving rail services across Ireland and have the opportunity to collaborate on wider UK & International projects. This work involves strategy development, business and appraisal of rail schemes, and the delivery of rail infrastructure projects. You will work closely with consultancy and engineering colleagues to deliver solutions for our clients that respond to stakeholder needs, supported by the Director for Rail in Ireland, the locally based team and colleagues across the business.

• Manage small projects with an opportunity to play a leading role on large projects with support and guidance from the team.
• Provide advisory services on the benefits of rail in land use and transport planning, mobility hubs, and transit-oriented developments.
• Actively participate in meetings with clients, stakeholders, and partners with a focus on solutions through consensus.
• Collaborate to ensure project objectives are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Prepare technical documents and reports including design deliverables, with support from specialist engineering disciplines as required.

• Hold a Level 8 degree in civil engineering or related field. Master's Degree (level 9) is preferred but not essential.
• The successful candidate will be progressing towards a Chartered Engineer (CEng) MIEI or equivalent recognised professional qualification.
• Proven ability to prepare scheme option selection reports aligned with Transport Appraisal Framework or similar guidance.
• Proven ability to monitor and handle multiple projects at the same time, balance key priorities and meet challenging and changing deadlines.
• Experience supporting schemes through Railway Order or Transport and Works Act Order processes.
• Knowledge of requirements under Project Supervision Design Process and/or UK CDM 2015 Regulations.
• An understanding of the relationship between rail service timetabling, demand for services and infrastructure capacity is a benefit.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn't always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential.

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

It's no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: reasonableadjustments@systra.com where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role – you could still be just what we are looking for.