Head of Rail, Ireland

About the role

Egis is a global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm with more than 50 years of experience and 25,500 employees in over 70 countries. The Head of Rail, Ireland manages and develops 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 supports the agreed rail strategy and business plan, coordinates Irish, UK and international resources and helps deliver safe, high-quality and commercially successful results. The scope reflects the current size and maturity of the Ireland Rail Centre of Professional Competence, with room to grow its capability and market presence.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop Egis' rail activities in Ireland in line with the UK & Ireland Transportation strategy and business plan, supporting the growth plan, annual priorities and financial targets.
• Monitor performance against revenue, margin, budget, forecast, cash collection and utilisation targets, taking corrective action and escalating where needed.
• Oversee the Irish investment and opportunity pipeline across heavy rail, light rail, metro and related transport infrastructure.
• Build relationships with key rail and public transport clients and stakeholders, including Iarnrod Eireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the National Transport Authority, and promote repeat business.
• Lead or support capture strategies for priority opportunities, major tenders, frameworks and call-off contracts, working with the Tender Unit and technical and commercial teams on PQQs, ITTs, pricing, mobilisation plans and bid governance.
• Provide senior oversight of Irish rail contracts, frameworks and major commissions, and 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, supporting workforce planning, recruitment, succession, retention and capability development.
• Operate within delegated authorities and Egis governance, and promote health, safety, wellbeing, sustainability, ethics, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Significant management and leadership experience in rail, transportation or major infrastructure consultancy.
• Demonstrated experience of multidisciplinary project or framework delivery and business performance.
• Proven experience in major bids, frameworks, client development and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead distributed teams and draw on local, UK and international resources.
• Experience working within delegated authority and governance frameworks.
• 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, and experience developing or scaling a multidisciplinary consultancy team or business area.

Required skills

• Commercial, contractual and financial management capability.
• Managing budgets, forecasts, revenue, margin, cash collection and project profitability.
• Excellent judgement, communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.