MetroLink Environmental Monitoring Manager

MetroLink Environmental Monitoring 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. To find out more about TII visit www.tii.ie.

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 Environmental Monitoring Manager

Job Details

Title of Role: Environmental Monitoring Manager

Grade: Grade 2

Directorate: MetroLink

Nature of Employment: This is a specified purpose contract until 12 months post commencement of passenger services on Metrolink.

Function: Delivery Workstream: M160 Contract

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. Blended working arrangements in place

Job Description

The Environmental Monitoring Manager for the M160 Contract is responsible for overseeing the contractors and MetroLink project team appointed to install and manage environmental monitoring systems for the Metrolink Programme. Reporting to the Advanced and Enabling Works Project Manager, this role is crucial in implementing and managing the Environmental & Structural Monitoring Systems for the MetroLink project. The contractors will be appointed under the GCCC Conditions of Engagement for Civil Engineering Works Designed by the Employer. As part of the Enabling works programme, the works contractor shall install independent continuous automatic monitoring systems to establish a pre-construction baseline, and monitor air quality, noise, and vibration (air borne and ground borne) levels in the vicinity of the works sites at key locations to be confirmed throughout the MetroLink programme of works. These monitors shall automatically trigger a real time messaging system to be developed, maintained, and managed by the EMS contractor, when prescribed triggers are exceeded during the construction works programme. The role holder will oversee all contractors works, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and project specifications. This position requires a collaborative approach, engaging with various stakeholders, and all contractors involved in the MetroLink programme, to foster a safety-first culture and promote sustainability, minimising environmental impact.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist with the support and delivery of Environmental Monitoring Works Contracts from tender through to completion, in collaboration with the designers (AtkinsRealis/RPS), Contractors and the integrated MetroLink Project Team.

• Liaise with heads of departments to ensure appropriate resource management.

• Support on the implementation, monitoring and communications of outputs to the enabling works contract packages in close collaboration with the appointed contractors, design consultants and integrated MetroLink team.

• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies to facilitate effective communication and ensure adherence to environmental policies.

• Support the negotiations and interfaces with individual land access stakeholders to ensure our project partners operate effectively with stakeholders.

• Advise on environmental compliance reports to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.

• Ensure commercial management of the contract with relevant team members, including managing change control procedures, audit plan, early warnings, the risk register and evaluating compensation events.

• Collaborate with the Project Delivery Partner and other key stakeholders to integrate environmental considerations into the planning and execution of all works.

• Co-ordinate the installation, calibration, and maintenance of environmental monitoring equipment & data.

• Ensure consistency in maintaining real-time messaging systems to alert project teams when environmental thresholds are exceeded from development through to implementation.

• Analyse environmental monitoring data to identify trends and potential issues.

• Support the collection and analysis of environmental data, establishing benchmarks for performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Promote an equitable, inclusive and collaborative workplace

• Ensure the compilation and presentation of detailed reports on environmental monitoring activities, findings, and recommendations to project stakeholders and management.

• Collaborate with regulatory bodies, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

• Communicate environmental monitoring results and mitigation measures to stakeholders and the public as required.

• Identify and assess environmental risks associated with the project.

• Develop and contribute to mitigation strategies to minimise environmental impacts and ensure project compliance

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of environmental monitoring activities. Promote a proactive safety and sustainability culture.

• Perform additional tasks, activities 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

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in environmental monitoring or surveying in a related field, preferably within a large-scale infrastructure project in an urban environment.

• Proven track record of managing environmental or survey monitoring programmes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Experience with the installation and maintenance of environmental or survey monitoring equipment. Skills • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex environmental data.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build strong working relationships both internally and externally.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• High level of flexibility and adaptability to changing project requirements and environments.

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders through effective communication.

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

• Ability to manage a team of environmental experts.

Formal Education Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or 3rd level professional qualification (NFQ Level 7 or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction or related discipline. 

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