MetroLink Enabling & Specialist Heritage Project Manager
MetroLink Enabling & Specialist Heritage Project Manager
General
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) was set up to deliver and operate safe and efficient light rail and national road networks. TII’s mission is to deliver transport infrastructure and services that contribute to the quality of life of the people of Ireland and support the country’s economic growth. TII’s ability to deliver and operate light rail and roads networks efficiently is recognised, as evidenced by the portfolio of National Development Plan (NDP) 2021–2030 investments entrusted to TII and its partners to deliver.
Under the NDP there are three areas under the remit of TII which identify key priorities:
1) Investment in public transport infrastructure to be delivered on behalf of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in line with the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042. This Strategy commits to the undertaking of appraisal, planning and design of Luas network expansion to Bray, Finglas, Lucan and Poolbeg. Importantly, the Plan also sets out a firm commitment to deliver a metro rail system known as MetroLink that will run from Swords to Charlemont, connecting Dublin Airport with the city centre and providing interchanges with other public transport services including Iarnród Eireann at Glasnevin, the DART at Tara Street and Luas at O’Connell Street and Charlemont. TII also delivers light railway infrastructure being planned in other cities. Currently TII is working in partnership with the NTA on the planning and design of Cork Light Rail Transit.
2) Investment in national roads, active travel and Greenway infrastructure will be delivered in accordance with the guiding principles of the Department of Transport, National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland and the Strategy for Future Development of National and Regional Greenways. The major roads, active travel and Greenways projects to be delivered and funding provisions are set out in the NDP 2021 to 2030. TII also has a new function for the delivery of zero and low emission vehicle infrastructure (ZEVI) under the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023.
3) Investment in asset management, maintenance and renewal expenditure will need to increase over the lifetime of the NDP to meet the required investment levels for the current transport network and for new projects as they come into service. TII’s ambitious plans for infrastructural delivery will drive Ireland’s long term economic, environmental and social progress across all parts of the country over the next decade. The NDP, which is aligned with the delivery of the objectives of the National Planning Framework (NPF), sets out a roadmap and the level of investment which will underpin the NPF and drive its implementation over the next ten years.
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MetroLink Programme
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 ridership of 53 million passengers, providing unprecedented convenience of travel to passengers.
MetroLink Enabling & Specialist Heritage Project Manager
Job Details
Title of Role:Enabling & Specialist Heritage Project Manager
Grade: Assistant Principal Higher
Directorate: MetroLink
Nature of Employment: This is a specified purpose contract until 12 months post commencement of passenger services on Metrolink.
Function: Delivery
Workstream: Advanced and Enabling Works
Reports to: Advanced and Enabling Works Project Manager
Work Location:
The successful candidate will be based in TII Offices on Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, or such other place as determined by TII.
Job Description
The Enabling & Specialist Heritage Project Manager is responsible for managing the Enabling and Specialist Heritage Programme, the Contractor for which will be appointed using the NEC4 form of contract – (Option C). The works programme will take place in the busy Dublin City centre and Swords urban environment. This form of contract requires a collaborative working approach with the contractor and the MetroLink team to achieve targets in a timely and efficient manner. The works will comprise the securing of sites being acquisitioned by MetroLink, carrying out of enabling works such as site clearance, demolition, securing land access, undertaking Archaeological investigations, removing, storing and protecting heritage items and diverting utilities out of the station footprints.
The works will secure and maintain sites until they are handed over to the Main Works Contractors, both M400 and M500.
The Enabling & Specialist Heritage Project Manager supports the completion of the M100, M400 and M500 contracts. A key part of this role will be to build relationships both internally and externally, manage team performance and morale, work collaboratively on a best for project basis with the Enabling Contractors, the Advance Works Engineering Designer, Project Archaeologists and Project Conservation Architect to ensure the timely delivery of the works.
The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring contractor performance and driving efficient performance throughout the works. The role facilitates teamwork and collaborates with the integrated MetroLink team ensure the successful execution of delivery activities, by focusing on fostering a collaborative and productive team environment. A crucial aspect of the role involves establishing strong, trusting relationships with key stakeholders and securing their support for the delivery process of the enabling works.
Principal Accountabilities
• Coordinate and manage the delivery of Advanced and Enabling Works Contract from tender
through to completion and handover to stakeholders, in collaboration with the designers
(AtkinsRealis/RPS), and the integrated MetroLink Project Team.
• Liaise with heads of departments and the integrated MetroLink team to ensure appropriate
resource management.
• Manage a large multi-disciplinary team of internal resources and external advisors to develop
detailed plans and schedules for the proposed enabling works, act as a line manager for TII
staff.
• Ensure adherence to contractual specifications, industry standards and regulatory
requirements to deliver high-quality enabling works.
• Identify potential risks related to enabling works, such as delays, cost overruns and technical
challenges.
• Manage commercial elements of the contract with relevant team members including
managing change control procedures, audit plan, early warnings, the risk register and
evaluating compensation events.
• Promote a proactive safety and sustainability culture.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including subcontractors, suppliers,
government, agencies and community representatives.
• Ensure communication interfaces are professionally managed and assist in the production of
communications by providing programme and technical information to the MetroLink Team
as required.
• Organise and participate in both internal and external stakeholder meetings to discuss
project progress and address any concern, such as government agencies and local
authorities.
• Co-ordinate design and construction interfaces, including handover of the works with the
MetroLink Main Infrastructure Contract and other Enabling Contracts, including liaising with
the wider integrated MetroLink team.
• Maintain records of all enabling works activities, prepare regular progress reports, ensuring
that all documentation is up-to-date and accessible.
• Monitor the performance of contractors in relation to the relevant KPI’s.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the Enabling and Main Works Contractors.
Advocate for continuous operational improvement, taking advantage of opportunities as
they arise.
• Define Enabling Works delivery strategy along with the short and long-term roadmap for
achieving this and in line with the Contracting Entity’s current and future capacity
requirements.
• Advocate collaboration and integration among multidisciplinary programme teams and
stakeholders.
• Oversee compliance with planning and procurement policies across all related project
activities.
• Support a collaborative culture which enables high performance by encouraging innovation
and knowledge sharing between TII as the client and the supply chain
• Promote an equitable, inclusive, accessible, and diverse workplace.
• Management of the on-site contract supervision and administration team including project
engineers, construction supervisors, commercial advisors, planner/s, and clerical personnel.
• Perform additional tasks, activities projects or other duties as may be required or assigned as
part of the role.
All the divisions within TII have inter-dependent responsibilities and close cooperation, collaboration and teamwork are required across the whole organisation to meet tight deadlines.
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 7 years’ experience of programme delivery including a proven track record of
leading multi-disciplinary projects/ programme delivery from inception through to
completion.
• Strong and demonstrable leadership and management experience, including project
management, procurement, contract management, financial management and change
management.
• Experience in planning, governance and delivery having managed multiple teams setting
goals, objectives and priorities, and establishing clear roles and responsibilities for all direct
reports.
• Experience demonstrating agility to adapt to the everchanging needs of the project.
Skills
• Proficiency in gathering, documenting, and analysing project requirements to ensure they
align with customer and operational needs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external
stakeholders through effective communication.
• Ability to leverage digital tools and platforms to drive commercial success.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of digital marketing, e-commerce and data analytics,
combined with strategic business insights.
• Ability to manage complex environments to identify resources for delivering in line with
resource strategies, plans and profiles.
Formal Education Qualifications
• Degree or 3rd level professional qualification (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in Project Management/Engineering/Quantity Surveying or similar relevant qualification.
Contact: TII Human Resources Department
TII, Parkgate Business Centre, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, D08 DK10
Telephone Number: (353) 1 646 3600
Email: Metrolinkjobs@tii.ie
URL: www.tii.ie
