Senior Engineer – Light Rail Network

 Title of Position: Senior Engineer – Light Rail Network 

Salary: €81,552 - €107,064 

Background 

The Senior Engineer in the Light Rail Network Management section is a senior role that will require, leadership and programme management skills to manage programmes of Public Transport Light Rail Projects including network renewals, enhancement, resilience and passenger wayfinding and customer experience projects.  This programme is required to safeguard the light rail assets and to improve customer experience of the network and are a vital component of TII’s strategy to maintain and improve upon the high standard of service expected by Luas passengers and stakeholders generally.   

The Senior Engineer will be expected to work closely with colleagues in the programme delivery function within Light Rail Network Management and colleagues in the wider Commercial Operations division and TII.  The Senior Engineer will be involved in the delivery of projects for all aspects of the Railway Way Systems including but not limited to: 

• Civil Infrastructure 
• Building Infrastructure 
• Rail Infrastructure 
• Power and Systems infrastructure 
• Rail replacement 
• Depot expansion and reconfiguration infrastructure 
• Pedestrian management 
• Landscaping and scheme boundary maintenance.  

ROLE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

The principal duties of the position will include: 

The role will report to Light Rail Network Management’s Senior Programme Manager.  

Principal responsibilities will include: 

• Programme management, contract management  and delivery of Life Cycle Renewal and Network Enhancement Projects  as required by the Senior Programme Manage, including:  infrastructure, infrastructure upgrades and renewals, including technical services, for light rail and develop Employer’s Requirements and specifications. 
• Assist the   Adjacent Development team in monitoring the implementation of 3rd party developments adjacent to the Light Rail Network as required by the Senior Programme Manager. 
• Assist in the development of the multi-annual programme of Lifecyle Asset Renewal and Network Enhance Projects   
• Lead project stakeholder engagement as required by the Senior Programme Manager. 
• Ensure the proper collection of records and population of the safety file  in accordance with TII policies 
• Ensure all  on site works are safely completed in accordance with applicable legislation and TII’s safety polices. 

The Senior Engineer (Light Rail Network Management) will also be responsible for supporting other TII activities and departments, including but not limited to the following areas: 

• Internal and external committees and working groups as and when required; 
• Providing expertise to support construction and delivery related activities as required; 
• Providing expert technical input to projects and to functional teams on issues related to the above-mentioned areas, to ensure the delivery of a safe operating environment; 
• Management of on-site contract supervision and administration teams as required, including construction supervisors, quantity surveyors, planner/s, and clerical personnel. 
• Perform a challenge role, reviewing performance and effectiveness of existing practices systems & processes as well as manage change and simplification of processes to enable portfolio management; 
• Coordinate and provide project information for reports to TII management, TII Board, NTA, DTTAS and DEPR; 
• Provide information to the Director of Commercial Operations to address media and stakeholder queries including media queries as applicable; 
• Working closely with Project Services, co-ordinate the integration of all Guidelines, Processes and Procedures and other guidance document preparation and updates as and when they arise; 
• Manage the production of plans, procedures, processes, circulars and documentation as requested; 
• Oversee compliance management and implementation of audits recommendations; 
• Coordinate support to internal and external auditors and response to requests under FoI, AEI and Parliamentary Questions; 
• Undertake special projects as and when assigned by the Head of Public Transport Construction; 
• Undertake such tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as appropriate to the grade. 

All of the divisions within TII have inter-dependent responsibilities and close cooperation and teamwork is required across the organisation.  

Note:     The functions and responsibilities assigned to this position are based on the current stated role and may be changed from time to time. The person appointed will be required to demonstrate the flexibility necessary to fulfil other roles and responsibilities at a similar grade within TII and may be assigned to other such roles as business needs arise.  

Education & Experience 

• Hold a degree or 3rd level professional qualification (HETAC Level 8 or equivalent) in Engineering or allied 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. At least 4 years’ of that experience should be in the management of the construction stages of projects in a senior role.  Light Rail related projects experience is desirable. 
• The capacity to provide effective leadership in a complex and changing regulatory and operating environment. 
• An ability to provide leadership in a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional team responsible for the delivery of Light Rail related projects in a highly complex stakeholder (internal and external) environment. 
• Experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams of technical advisors, contractors and other resources (both internal and external). 
• Proficiency in Contract Management, reviewing and auditing contract documents, technical specifications and operational procedures. 
• Experience in the procurement of infrastructure and related services  
• An ability to develop and foster good working relationships with stakeholders both internal and external to TII. 
• A good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and a strong commitment to Light Rail safety, to staff safety and to the safety of those working on behalf of TII. 
• The capacity to remain up-to-date with evolving standards and technologies. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Currently hold and maintain a full driving licence. 

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 Friday 14th November at 12pm.   

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