Company Description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy, and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 25,500 employees in over 70 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK and Ireland, we are proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment, and meet emission reduction targets. From highways, rail and operations and maintenance, to energy, water, nuclear and smart infrastructure, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

Job Description

The Head of Rail, Ireland is responsible for managing and developing Egis' rail activities in Ireland, with a focus on client relationships, business development, project and framework performance, team capability and commercial outcomes.

Working within the UK & Ireland Transportation structure, the role will support delivery of the agreed rail strategy and business plan, coordinate Irish, UK and international resources, and help ensure safe, high-quality and commercially successful outcomes for clients. The scope and management level of the role reflect the current size and maturity of the Ireland Rail CPC, with the opportunity to grow its capability and market presence.

Responsibilities:

Manage and develop Egis' rail activities in Ireland in line with the agreed UK & Ireland Transportation strategy and business plan
Support the development and implementation of the Ireland rail growth plan, annual priorities and financial targets
Manage performance against agreed revenue, margin, budget, forecast, cash collection and utilisation targets, taking corrective action and escalating where required
Maintain oversight of the Irish investment and opportunity pipeline across heavy rail, light rail, metro and related transport infrastructure
Develop and manage relationships with key rail and public transport clients and stakeholders, including, but not limited to, Iarnrod Eireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the National Transport Authority
Promote repeat business by maintaining trusted senior client relationships and coordinating an effective response to client priorities and escalations
Lead or support capture strategies for priority opportunities, major tenders, frameworks and call off contracts
Work with the Tender Unit and relevant technical and commercial teams on PQQs, ITTs, technical submissions, pricing, mobilisation plans, bid governance and internal approvals
Develop effective teaming, partnership and consortium arrangements where required
Provide senior oversight of Irish rail contracts, frameworks and major commissions, escalating significant contractual, commercial or delivery matters where appropriate
Oversee project and framework mobilisation and delivery, including programme, budget, quality, resources, interfaces, risk and client satisfaction
Support Project Directors and Project Managers in resolving complex operational, technical, contractual and commercial issues
Build and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary rail team in Ireland, drawing on UK and international expertise where appropriate
Support workforce planning, recruitment, succession, retention and capability development in line with the agreed growth plan
Operate within agreed delegated authorities and ensure decisions, commitments and approvals are made or escalated in accordance with Egis governance
Promote health, safety, wellbeing, sustainability, ethics, inclusion and continuous improvement across all activities.

Key Interfaces

UK & Ireland Transportation Director and relevant UK & Ireland rail leadership
Ireland leadership and support functions, including finance, commercial, HR, legal and Major Pursuits
Egis Global Transportation business lines, service lines and design centres
Project Directors, Project Managers, discipline leads and delivery teams
Clients, public authorities, partners, consultants, contractors and supply-chain organisations

Key Performance Measures

Performance against agreed revenue, margin, forecast, cash collection and utilisation targets
Opportunity pipeline, order intake, bid conversion and framework utilisation
Client satisfaction, repeat business and strategic account development
Project delivery, quality, safety, risk and commercial performance
Recruitment, retention, engagement and development of Ireland Rail capability
Delivery of agreed Ireland Rail business plan priorities

Qualifications

Essential

Significant management and leadership experience in rail, transportation or major infrastructure consultancy
Demonstrated experience of multidisciplinary project or framework delivery and business performance
Strong commercial, contractual and financial management capability
Experience managing budgets, forecasts, revenue, margin, cash collection and project profitability
Proven experience in major bids, frameworks, client development and senior stakeholder engagement
Ability to lead distributed teams and draw effectively on local, UK and international resources
Experience working within delegated authority and governance frameworks
Excellent judgement, communication, negotiation and decision-making skills
Degree in engineering, transportation, project management, business or a related discipline

Desirable

Chartered or equivalent professional status
Detailed knowledge of the Irish rail and public transport market
Experience developing or scaling a multidisciplinary consultancy team or business area

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic.

If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Business Line: Transportation

Service Line: Inter - Urban Transport

Region: Europe and Africa

Job Family: Engineering Management