MetroLink Delivery Engineer (Grade 2)

Background

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 passenger numbers of 53 million, providing unprecedented convenience of travel to passengers.

The Delivery Engineer provides support to the MetroLink Directorate team who are responsible for managing the design and construction quality of the main contractors. The role holder will lead a team through challenging projects to introduce new technology and methods to MetroLink Dublin. The Delivery Engineer is responsible for delivering technical aspects of the design and construction phase to achieve the Permit to Operate (PTO).

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide experienced support to the Delivery Team across all activities related to the Enabling works programme, including survey, design, procurement, contract management & administration, installation, equipment testing and site handover, ensuring technical accuracy and smooth coordination.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports in relation the project scope.
• Assist in the development and co-ordination of processes and procedures to ensure consistency and quality from design to manufacture and test phases.
• Monitor the performance and quality of the design work by the Contractor and monitor the progress against the agreed programme of works.
• Compile & Organise the review the Contractor / Consultant Submissions.
• Uphold and oversee the design process including the exchange of interface details, technical clarifications, and technical information requests (RFI), as well as handling design changes (RFC) and variations between the Contractor and the Civil Works Contractor.
• Oversee the management of contractors’ Civil Works, Systems and Delivery teams.
• Proactively monitor project progress, issues, and assist in implementing solutions to maintain project momentum where required.
• Participate in regular design process meetings and workshops with the integrated Metrolink team.
• Work alongside the Delivery Team to ensure that the requirements are clearly presented and interfaced by all discipline Engineers.
• Input into reports that provide measurement metrics on the ongoing completion of tasks to guide the contractor in delivery of all tasks.
• Maintain own records for the status of each activity under direct management. Evaluate, present and share all such information and contractor reports with the Delivery Team.
• Managing the review and preparation of various reports and other correspondence related to project.
• Support reviewing the outputs of the statutory process, including environmental protection requirements such as EIA, AA and EIAR, as necessary.
• 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.

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.

Education & Experience

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in an engineering environment, either in design or in construction for projects in an urban area.
• Transport infrastructure experience desired.

Skills

• Knowledge of relevant engineering specifications and standards, including IS, BS, EN, NFPA, and other applicable international frameworks, with the ability to interpret, apply, and advise on their use across multidisciplinary projects.
• Knowledge of related civil, structural, and temporary works activities.
• Ability to effectively engage with and manage relationships with various stakeholders, including customers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and consistent dialogue between all parties involved.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to effectively engage and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating alignment, resolving challenges, and contributing to successful project outcomes.

Formal Education Qualifications

• A degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or related discipline.

Practicing / Training / Compliance Certification

• Project management qualification such as PMP desired but not required.

Professional Memberships

• Membership of a related professional organisation or be in a position to apply for membership (Desirable).

Note:

In order to assure the shortlisting panel that you satisfy these requirements you must explicitly reference how you meet the requirements in your application. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages.

Candidates who come under consideration following the final selection stage will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications and evidence of fluency in the English language.

Candidates who are unable to show that they hold the required qualifications may be withdrawn from the competition at any stage. An invitation to interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility.

To apply for, or to locate further information on, these posts please visit our website: https://www.tii.ie/careers/

The closing date for applications is 12pm Monday, 23^rd February at 12pm. 

Transport Infrastructure Ireland is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.