Associate Director – Sustainable Infrastructure
Location: Cork, Carlow or Dublin, IrelandJob Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join its Sustainable Infrastructure team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a Chartered Civil Engineer with at least 15 years' post-graduate experience in infrastructure design and project management.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure projects, including national roads, greenways, active travel, public transport, renewable energy and design-and-build schemes. The role offers significant scope to influence project delivery, develop client relationships and progress towards Director-level responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary engineering design teams, ensuring projects are delivered to agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
Manage a portfolio of infrastructure projects, maintaining strong client relationships and overseeing project communications.
Mentor and develop Project Managers, senior engineers and junior technical staff.
Plan and coordinate design activities alongside engineering discipline leads and technicians.
Oversee project delivery from feasibility and planning through detailed design, procurement and construction.
Prepare and review technical reports, tender documentation and project deliverables.
Coordinate engineering inputs across multidisciplinary project teams.
Manage project resources, budgets, financial performance and commercial requirements.
Ensure compliance with quality management systems and relevant health and safety legislation.
Attend site visits and client meetings as required.
About You
Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Chartered Engineer status.
Minimum 15 years' post-graduate experience in infrastructure design and project management, including delivery of projects in Ireland.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
Experience managing client relationships, external stakeholders and subconsultants.
Strong budget management and commercial awareness.
Excellent knowledge of infrastructure project delivery and engineering consultancy processes.
Desirable:
Experience delivering highway or greenway projects in accordance with TII and NTA standards and guidelines.
Experience working on design-and-build projects.
You will also demonstrate strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment. A full driving licence is essential.
Career Opportunity
Senior leadership position within an established engineering consultancy.
Exposure to major national infrastructure and sustainable transport projects.
Opportunity to shape project delivery and develop client relationships.
Clear progression pathway towards Director-level positions.
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