Hand Over / Hand Back Manager - Dublin (f/m/d)
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Railways for the world of tomorrow.
DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is part of the DB group, a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects worldwide.
Our company offers technically sophisticated and customised infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions.
With our sustainable concepts and experience gained from decades of project work, we shape the future of transportation, connect continents, and promote environmental stewardship.
We are currently seeking a Hand Over / Hand Back Manager to work with us on a project in Ireland.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage handover/handback plans, schedules, and checklists for smooth project transitions.
Coordinate with construction, commissioning, quality, and operations teams to ensure all readiness requirements are met.
Ensure all documentation, certifications, and approvals are completed for each handover milestone.
Serve as main contact for clients, contractors, and internal teams during the handover phase, and facilitate regular meetings and progress reviews.
Oversee O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and asset data submission; support related audits and inspections.
Identify and mitigate risks, maintain the risk register, and resolve issues to ensure seamless transition.
Ensure handover activities meet health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Capture lessons learned and support development of best practices, as well as training and knowledge transfer for operational teams.
Qualifications
Minimum 15 years' experience in Construction, Engineering and Management in large scale multidisciplinary railway engineering and construction projects
At least Bachelor degree (Honours Bachelor Degree) (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g. Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
Master's degree or Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field would be advantageous
CSCS Card Holder (additional professional qualifications in Engineering or Construction/Project Management would be advantageous)
Chartered member of a relevant professional body preferred, e.g. Chartered Engineer (EI or equivalent), Chartered Project Professional (APM or equivalent) or Programme Management Professional (PMI or equivalent)
Proven experience in managing handover / handback processes on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of construction, commissioning, and asset management principles
Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with project management tools and document control systems
Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices
Strong knowledge of construction processes, standards, regulations, and HSE compliance
Proficiency in commissioning, snagging, and the full project lifecycle with solid documentation skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, and experience in asset management and handover procedures
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and multidisciplinary team coordination skills
Skilled in preparing handover documentation, conflict resolution, negotiation, and quality assurance
Capable of managing multiple handover packages and identifying and mitigating risks
Proficient in project management tools and team leadership
Ensures compliance with contracts and regulatory requirements, and drives continuous process improvement
Benefits
We're strong believers in continual training and development for our people.
After all, your success is our success.
Our vacation and leave policies reflect our belief in proper work-life balance.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Truck Transportation
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