Director of Urban Transportation

About the role

Egis Ireland is looking for a Director of Urban Transportation to lead its Urban Transport activity covering Active Travel, Urban Roads and Bus Connects. The role can be based from any of the four Egis offices: Dublin, Cork, Castlebar and Limerick.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Urban Transport activity in Ireland, developing it and ensuring sustainable profitability.
• Supervise and oversee the delivery of urban transport projects on time, within budget and in line with contracts.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, giving guidance, mentoring and support.
• Maintain knowledge of standards, regulations and industry best practice and apply it to project planning and delivery.
• Cultivate client relationships and tailor consultancy services to client needs.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables through quality control processes.
• Manage project budgets, financial forecasts and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with government agencies, industry partners and regulators to secure approvals and compliance.
• Report regularly to the UK & Ireland Roads and Active Travel Director and clients.
• Identify business growth opportunities, develop winning strategies and take part in proposals and bids.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Engineers Ireland or an equivalent recognised professional body.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, roads or transport infrastructure.
• Proven track record of delivering infrastructure projects.
• Strong business development skills with a history of winning design and engineering work.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, excellent communication skills, and experience in project budget management.