Associate Director – Highways and Active Travel
Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland's largest indigenous consultancies specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, Energy and Renewables.
FT's team of skilled civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers and scientists delivers comprehensive, sustainable design and project management solutions.
We offer end-to-end consultancy services, encompassing site selection, feasibility studies, option evaluation, planning, detailed design, procurement, contract administration, and construction supervision.
FT is seeking to appoint an
Associate Director for Highways and Active Travel
to join our Sustainable Infrastructure team in either our Cork, Carlow or Dublin offices.
This position is ideal for candidates with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
The successful candidate will become part of an established and dynamic company, with the opportunity to expand their expertise and broaden their profession experience.
The role provides exposure to a diverse range of projects, including national road schemes, greenway and active travel as well as major highways design and build schemes.
FT offers a defined and transparent career progression path, with this role serving as a key step toward a future Director-level position.
FT's Responsibilities
What would my main responsibilities be in this role?
Leading multidisciplinary design teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Managing a portfolio of projects including maintaining strong client relationships and overseeing communications across assigned projects
Mentoring and managing more junior Project Managers within the Highways and Active Travel Sector
Supervising and guiding both senior and junior team members within the Highways and Active Travel Sector
Planning and overseeing design work in collaboration with Engineering Discipline Leads and Technicians
Preparing technical reports and tender documentation
Coordinating effectively with other members of the project and wider infrastructure team
Ensuring adherence to quality assurance procedures, and management systems and all relevant health and safety legislation
Skills / Qualifications
Are you the right person for the role?
A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline, with Chartered Engineer status
A minimum of 15 years post-graduate experience in the design and project management of highways, greenway and active travel schemes, including the delivery of schemes in Ireland in accordance with TII Project Management Guidelines and/or NTA Project Approval Guidelines
Experience in the delivery of design and build projects is desirable
Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary design teams
Strong experience in liaising with clients, external stakeholders and sub-consultants
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage project budgets
Energetic, self-motivated professional with excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills
Adaptable and collaborative team player
Capable of working independently and efficiently under minimal supervision
Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings as required
Possession of a full, valid driver's licence
Why Join FT?
Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features:
Continuous Professional Development
Employee Experience
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Family Benefits
Work Life Balance
FT provide our clients with a 'one stop shop' in the role of Clients Representative for roads projects.
A fostered partner approach of blending technical knowledge and experience with a customised project team allow for the continued success of projects for our clients.
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