Motorway Operations Manager
Motorway Operations Manager
Salary: €87,510 - €109,216
Role and Responsibilities
In recent years TII has assumed responsibility for management of operation and maintenance services on the national motorway and high speed dual carriageway network. These services are provided through a combination of Public Private Partnerships (PPP), Motorway Maintenance and Renewal Contracts (MMaRC), Tunnel Operations Contracts and TII personnel. TII is supported in its role through the provision of technical services by external consulting engineering companies. Increased demands on the network coupled with the need to optimise the use of existing infrastructure has presented TII with the opportunity to enhance its provision of these services. TII wishes to appoint a Motorway Operations Manager reporting to the Senior Tunnels & Control Centre Manager to lead the development and delivery of these enhanced O&M services on the national road network.
Key areas of responsibilities for this role:
The principal duties of the position will include:
- Participate in the management of the delivery and enhancement of operation services across the national road network with particular focus on the M50 and wider motorway and high speed dual carriageway network.
- Participate in the management of the implementation of Network Operations policy and the delivery of motorway operational and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) services.
- Participate in the management of the Network Operations contracts that support the delivery of enhancing Motorway Operations Services (eMOS) and their ongoing operation.
- Monitor and oversee the day-to-day operation of the motorway and tunnel control centre (Motorway Operations Control Centre (MOCC)).
- Monitor and oversee the day-to-day operation of Dublin Tunnel’s tolling operations.
- Identify, develop, maintain, review and enhance as necessary procedures to support the delivery of motorway operation services.
- Develop and maintain a knowledge of the systems and equipment employed to support the delivery of these services.
- Ensure the joint Motorway and Tunnel Operation Services, including tolling, are being delivered in a coordinated manner in partnership with the Senior Engineer – Tunnel Operations.
- Support the other TII Tunnels & Control Centre business unit team members in the procurement, management and renewal of works, operations and service contracts.
- Ensure the Control Centre Operator, Egis Road and Tunnel Operation (ERTO) (or successors) working under contract to TII, undertakes its duties in respect of motorway operations and tunnel tolling operations in accordance with its contractual obligations and best operating practices.
- Establish strong and proactive working relationships with TII’s Motorway Maintenance (MMaRC) Contractors and PPP Companies across the network (in particular with the M50 PPP Company, M50 Concessions Ltd (M50CL) and the MMaRC contractor in Network A (Ireland East & North East) to ensure consistent and high standard delivery of motorway operation services in accordance with established procedures and contractual responsibilities.
- Identify opportunities to enhance operations across the network and develop new or modify existing operating procedures where required.
- Oversee the collection and analysis of performance data from all road operators and service providers.
- Develop and enhance existing relationships with key stakeholders including the local authorities, An Garda Síochána, the Fire Services and the National Ambulance Service to support the development of safe and efficient operational practices on the national road network.
- Oversee the planning for major planned and unplanned events with external parties (local authorities, event organisers, etc.), MMaRC Contractors, PPP Companies, other TII departments and the Control Centre Operator as necessary to mitigate impacts on the network.
- Manage the dissemination of appropriate information associated with both live incidents and future planned events to the general public, the media, other third parties and to the wider TII organisation as required.
- Chair and promote the Interagency Incident Co-ordination Groups (IICG) in both Dublin and Cork in conjunction with the local authorities, emergency services, airports, ports and other agencies as required.
- Undertake and manage post incident management reviews and debriefs with relevant stakeholders and as appropriate implement lessons learned through modification of the operational procedures and upgrade to the associated operations software.
- Assist in the management of capital and operational budgets associated with motorway operation and tunnel tolling services.
- Establish a comprehensive performance reporting regime in respect of tolling operations and control centre operational and financial performance.
- Establish a comprehensive governance structure within the MOCC and Dublin Tunnel tolling operations, ensuring appropriate monitoring and control measures are put in place.
- Monitor compliance with Health and Safety legislation both in respect of internal operations and by external contractors.
- Undertake such tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as appropriate to the grade.
All the divisions within TII have inter-dependant responsibilities and close cooperation, collaboration and teamwork are required across the whole organisation to meet tight deadlines.
Education & Experience
- Hold a Degree or 3rd level professional qualification (HETAC Level 8 or equivalent) in engineering, business or management discipline
- Be a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland, or be professionally registered at an equivalent level with an appropriate professional body, or be in a position to attain such registration within a reasonable timeframe, such timeframe to be agreed with the Head of function.
- A proven track record, with a minimum of 7 years post graduate experience and at least 4 years’ experience in a senior responsible role in the operation and management of complex transport infrastructure.
- The experience and capacity to provide effective leadership in a complex and changing regulatory and operating environment.
- Experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams of technical and commercial advisors, contractors and other resources (both internal and external).
- Proven ability to develop and foster good working relationships with stakeholders both internal and external to TII.
- A proven ability to lead change in an established operational environment.
- Proficiency in reviewing and auditing contract documents, technical specifications and operational procedures.
- Knowledge of emergency response planning and effective emergency management practices.
- Knowledge and experience of managing projects involving the deployment of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) applications on transport infrastructure.
- The capacity to remain up-to-date with rapidly evolving intelligent transport systems and tolling technologies.
- A strong commitment to road user safety, to staff safety, and to the safety of those working on behalf of TII.
· Currently hold and maintain a full driving licence
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 Thursday 26th November at 12pm.
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