Senior Transportation Infrastructure Specialist

Job Title: Senior Transportation Infrastructure Specialist

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Traffic Engineer to join our team as a Senior Transportation Infrastructure Specialist.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical advice and support to clients in connection with highway infrastructure operations and maintenance. This will include:

1. Undertaking day-to-day contract management and performance monitoring activities;
2. Developing and managing detailed contract variations or task orders;
3. Administration and monitoring of PPP Contracts;
4. Providing advice on NEC3 Contract administration and compliance with Tunnel Safety Directive obligations;
5. Coordinating the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources;

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.

• A level eight qualification recognised by the National Framework of Qualifications/Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), or other equivalent qualification in the field of civil, structural, mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering;
• At least 5 years post-graduate experience in working with infrastructural projects;
• Experience of managing resources to deliver work on time and to agreed budgets;
• Ability to prioritise, achieve deadlines and work with minimal supervision;
• Good experience and knowledge of project or programme management, ideally in a multidisciplinary environment;
• Familiarity with the operation and maintenance (O & M) of highway infrastructure or similar sector would be an advantage;
• Familiarity with PPP contracts, the NEC3 contract and their mechanisms;
• Understanding of commercial risk and procurement strategies;
• Comfortable in a Matrix management environment as part of an integrated team delivering the Projects objectives;
• Knowledge of current national, regional and local guidance/standards with regards to the fields of highway engineering.

• Motorway Control Infrastructure Projects Risk Reduction;

We are committed to delivering high-quality services to our clients and are looking for talented individuals who share our values.

Key Responsibilities:

• To coordinate the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources;
• To maintain a knowledge on the status of the projects at all times and be able to report internally;
• Support the Commission Manager and ensure effective management of contracts including progress reporting, milestones and interim valuations, early warnings, compensation events, changes etc.;
• Draft and / or review communications and correspondence to contractors.

Responsibilities Include:

• Propose alternatives for expediting / recovering of project schedules with contractors for presentation to, and agreement with, the client;
• Attend Risk Reduction meetings and record actions and mitigations agreed;
• Monitor contractual compliance by the contractor, and early identification of issues and problems;
• Develop in liaison with the Commission Manager a programme of audits, inspections and checks and coordinate the internal and specialist resources required to deliver the programme;
• Prepare and present reports and presentations to the client team and other key stakeholders;

Qualifications and Experience:

• A level eight qualification recognised by the National Framework of Qualifications/Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), or other equivalent qualification in the field of civil, structural, mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering;
• At least 5 years post-graduate experience in working with infrastructural projects;