Programme Manager - Civil Infrastructure Light Rail

Programme Manager - Civil Infrastructure Light Rail

Salary: €87,510 - €109,216

Role and Responsibilities

The Light Rail Network Management Section within TII is responsible for the strategic oversight of the Luas network, including operation, maintenance, asset management, safety assurance, renewals and network enhancements. The section works closely with colleagues across TII as well as the Luas Operator and Maintainer (O&M) Contractor, other contractors, consultants, public and local authorities and other stakeholders.

The Programme Manager will work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, managing multiple projects identified within the Light Rail Life‑Cycle Asset Renewals (LCAR) and Network Enhancement portfolios (NE). The role reports to the Senior Programme & Delivery Manager within the Light Rail Network Management Section.

Key areas of responsibilities for this role:

· Assist the Senior Programme Manager in the identification, planning and delivery of projects listed in TII’s 10-year Asset Investment Programme (AIP),

· Delivery of LCAR and NE approved projects though all stages of their development including options selection, design development and procurement evaluation and award,

· Preparation of project tender documentation including, Invitation to Tender, Works Requirements, Preliminary and Detailed design.

The Programme Manager will be required to work closely with the other managers within the Light Rail Network Management team as well as with TII’s safety section and the Commission for Rail Regulation (CRR) on safety related matters. The Programme Manager will ensure effective coordination of activities, including contract management, risk management, and design coordination, across multi‑disciplinary teams of internal resources and external advisors delivering projects identified within the Light Rail Life‑Cycle Asset Renewals (LCAR) and Network Enhancement (NE) portfolios. More specific responsibly will include:

Project Reporting and Documentation

· Provide regular progress, risk, cost, and programme updates to the Senior Programme & Delivery Manager.

· Maintain accurate project records and contribute to lessons learned. Coordinate testing, commissioning, and handover to operations and asset teams, ensuring completion of as‑built records, certification, and all close‑out documentation.

· Liaise with the Operations and Maintenance Contractor (Keolis/Amey) in relation to the identification, planning and implementation of LCAR and NE projects.

Stakeholder Engagement

· Coordinate inputs from TII’s internal departments, external advisors, and key stakeholders to ensure project requirements are accurately defined and captured in tender requirements,

· Develop strong and effective engagement between the project teams, stakeholders, and sponsors including National Transport Authority, Dublin City Council and other agencies as appropriate.

Risk Management and Assurance

· Establish and maintain risk management processes in accordance with TII’s risk management policies, including creating, managing and updating project risk registers and convening risk control meetings as required.

· Ensure that effective governance, risk and compliance arrangements are maintained for the team and that they comply with rail safety legislation and TII’s safety management system/s, and other relevant corporate policies, guidelines, standards and codes of practice.

· Assist with all reporting, risk management, and assurance activities.

Project Planning and Delivery

· Support the development of project scope, objectives, and delivery criteria for LCAR and NE projects.

· Contribute to feasibility studies, option development, and early risk identification Support development of outline programmes, cost estimates, and funding inputs.

· Identify key stakeholders, interfaces, and constraints, including operational impacts.

Tender Documentation, Evaluation, and Procurement

· Develop tender documentation for service providers and construction contracts, ensuring all technical and contractual requirements are clearly defined.

· Support the Senior Programme & Delivery Manager in coordinating the tender evaluation process, including the assessment of bids and the preparation of evaluation reports.

· Assist in managing the procurement process for selecting contractors and service providers, ensuring compliance with TII's procurement policies and procedures.

· Liaise with legal and procurement teams to ensure all contracts are robust and mitigate potential risks.

· Undertaking such tasks, activities or other duties may be required or assigned as appropriate to the grade.

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

Education & Experience

· Degree or third level professional qualification (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in civil engineering or a related discipline.

· Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland or professionally registered at an equivalent level with an equivalent organisation, or in a position to obtain chartership within one year of appointment to the position.

· Minimum of seven years’ post graduate experience in a civil engineering design or delivery environment.

· Prior experience in design for light rail or metro projects is desirable.

· Strong contract management experience.

· Knowledge of design software for road, rail, drainage.

· Strong understanding and experience in quality management systems for design.

· Strong understanding of the requirements on designers in terms of health and safety.

· Experience of Stakeholder Management in similar larger public transport projects.

· Experience in the contract procurement of infrastructure projects, including the development of works requirements, drawings, Invitation to Tenders and other related documents.

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 22nd October at 12pm.

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