Matrix Recruitmentis seeking candidates for a Regional Manager based in Dublin Permanent role / Public Sector / Hybrid This is a senior leadership role focused on the strategic and operational management of high-profile public assets in Dublin.
Youll lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring excellence in service delivery, health & safety, infrastructure standards, and stakeholder collaboration.
Youll work across departments and with external partners to deliver capital projects, improve public amenities, and contribute to long-term development plansideal for candidates who want to make a visible impact in public sector infrastructure and community-focused services.
Your new role Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a regional network of canal-based infrastructure and public amenities.
Manage and develop a team including operational, technical, and administrative personnel.
Ensure compliance with health & safety governance and lead best practice across all sites and services.
Contribute to national and regional planning and the delivery of capital works to enhance recreational use of the waterways.
Build strategic partnerships with local government, public bodies, and community stakeholders to secure funding and project support.
Manage regional budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure delivery of objectives in line with organisational strategy.
Represent the organisation at public and sector events, promoting awareness and investment in waterway development.
What You Need: Eligibility Criteria: Must haves for this role A Level 8 Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or in Business/Public Management.
Minimum 5 years senior management experience in a similar sector (e.g.
infrastructure, construction, water/environmental services).
Full right to work in Ireland.
Full Driving Licence & access to transport.
Essential Criteria: Deep understanding of managing complex operations involving multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and public infrastructure.
Proven success delivering large-scale projects and managing public safety standards.
Strong leadership record in team development and stakeholder engagement.
Clear evidence of managing statutory Health & Safety compliance in a construction or public infrastructure context.
Desirable Criteria: Chartered Engineer status from a recognised professional body.
Recognised Project Management Qualification.
Masters Degree in Business or Public Administration.
Experience managing large-scale projects in a water-based or environmental setting.
If you are interested in this role, pleasesend your CV in Word format to Patricia.
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Skills: Strategic Leadership & Team Management Project & Infrastructure Delivery Health & Safety Governance Benefits: Pension Hybrid