MetroLink Deputy M401 and Deputy M402 Head of Engineering & Environment (HoEE)

Job Description

Deputy M401 and Deputy M402 (Main Civils and Tunnel Contract Package) Head of Engineering & Environment (HoEE) will provide technical support and leadership to the MetroLink Directorate team who are responsible for managing the design and construction of the main contractors. The role holder will be involved in working on a challenging project, bringing innovative technology and delivery methods to MetroLink. The role holder will manage the assurance and approvals of the design, construction, test, and trial running phases of the new MetroLink system.

Principal Accountabilities

• Manage technical leadership within the area of the design.

• Oversee a team of engineers to ensure the successful completion of system design assurance for the solution, while maintaining the design baseline until it receives acceptance from both the customer and the Commission for Rail Regulation (CRR).

• Provide technical support to the Independent Safety Assessor team during the system integration and acceptance phase of the project.

• Bring innovative technology and delivery methods to MetroLink.

• Conduct technical investigations into both equipment level and system level anomalies, liaising with design and construction engineers as required.

• Be responsible for the maintenance of the design and production baselines through to design acceptance, including specifications, interfaces, cable data sheets, BOMs and certification documentation liaising with production, the DO and safety engineers as required.

• Provide work package estimates that balance quality, compliance, and cost – subsequently discharge work packages to time, quality, and cost.

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the engineering team. This involves ensuring that all engineering activities align with MetroLinks goals and industry standards, mentor and guide a team of engineers.

• Lead engagement with various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies. Provide regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns.

• Identify any potential risks. Develop the necessary mitigation strategies to minimise these risks.

• 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.

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’ senior experience in a civil engineering environment, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience leading a team of discipline engineers during the design, construction, and integration phase of a project.

• Civil engineering rail experience required.

• Metro rail experience advantageous.

• Experience managing a Design-Build (DB) contractor to deliver and prepare system and sub-system specifications based on customer requirements, ensuring that these specifications fully meet the customer's needs.

• Experience in Systems Engineering lifecycle activities including through the design and development phases into production, integration, verification, validation, and acceptance.

• Experience with the operational environment (temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, EMC), safety, security, human factors, RAM.

• Experience working with customers, presenting technical solutions, or chairing design reviews as required.

Skills

• Knowledge of the relevant and related engineering specifications and standards, IS, BS, EN, NFPA and other international standards.

• Knowledge of related civil, structural, and temporary works activities.

• Experience with managing design resources and deliverable outputs.

• Ability to work as part of a team to generate a coherent set of specifications, interface documentation and estimates liaising with other functions and departments as required.

• Experience with project controls and report writing.

• Ability to effectively engage with and manage relationships with various stakeholders, including customers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and consistent dialogue between all parties involved.

• Ability to work as part of a team to generate a coherent set of specifications, interface documentation and estimates liaising with other functions and departments as required.

• Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with the project.

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and ensure cohesive project delivery.

• Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions to keep the project on track.

• Understanding of railway systems, including design, operations, and safety standards.

• Experience in quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet the required standards.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and relate to individuals and groups – both technical and non-technical.

• Strong analytical and organisational skills.

• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service.

Formal Education Qualifications

• Degree (NFQ Level 8 degree or equivalent) in a relevant civil or structural engineering discipline.

 Professional Memberships

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

PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The scale of pay for Principal Officer as of 1 August 2025 is as follows:

Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) Pay Scale:

€106,021 to €131,139 - personal pension contribution (PPC) rate. This salary is payable to an individual, who is required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension (in general those persons whose initial appointment to the Public Service is on or after 6th April 1995).

Non PPC Scale:

€100,720 to €124,582 - non personal pension contribution (non-PPC) rate. This salary is payable to an individual who is not required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension scheme.

Note: Entry salary will be at the minimum point of the scale and will not be subject to negotiation.

To Apply for this role please:

Please submit the 3 documents as set out below to Metrolinkjobs@tii.ie.

a) A short cover letter/ personal statement (i.e. no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements for the position.

b) A comprehensive CV, detailed as relevant to the position (no longer than 3 pages).

c) A fully completed Key Achievements Form (attached).

We request that all three documents are submitted in a single word document or PDF where possible. Please note that omission of any or part of the 3 requested documents, as set out above, will render the application incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the next stage of the selection process.

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