DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is part of the DB group, a world leading global railway company with extensive operations in Germany and worldwide. We deliver technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions, shaping the future of transportation while promoting environmental stewardship.
We are currently seeking a Project Director to work with us in Ireland.
Responsibilities
* Act as the appointed Authority's representative for civil infrastructure project contracts.
* Lead coordination with delivery teams, consultants and contractors.
* Manage the contract budget, ensure effective resource deployment, and provide reporting.
* Define, track, and report on delivery milestones and KPIs.
* Collaborate with stakeholders and teams to support contract delivery and strategic objectives.
* Coordinate with directorate functions to ensure delivery excellence, compliance, and efficient processes.
* Ensure governance, risk management and controlled milestone delivery.
* Apply oversight and expert judgement, seeking independent assurance as needed; elevate significant risks/issues.
* Maintain alignment with project strategies and governance structures.
* Promote continuous improvement and lean practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
* Discharge delegated authority for project decisions within governance limits.
* Deliver programme outcomes within agreed baselines and tolerances.
* Manage multidisciplinary teams and support resource allocation for programme efficiency.
* Review and challenge contractor forecasts when appropriate.
* Champion a strong safety culture across the programme.
* Clarify stakeholder management and communication responsibilities in line with broader strategies.
* Perform additional duties as required for the role.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 15 years' programme delivery experience, with at least 10 years' senior management experience and a proven track record of leading delivery across infrastructure programmes of significant size and complexity, preferably with experience in Rail Systems for Heavy Rail, Metro or Tram, including DBFOM contracts.
* At least a Bachelor (Honours) degree (or equivalent) in engineering, construction, project management or a related field.
* Master's degree or Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field is advantageous.
* Chartered membership of a relevant professional body is preferred, e.g., Chartered Engineer, Chartered Project Professional, or Programme Management Professional.
* Experience from inception to completion of complex high value metro and/or rail projects.
* Experience in tunnelling or rail systems installation and commissioning is desirable.
* Tangible experience documenting best practice delivery, policies and standards.
* Experience dealing with stakeholders at all levels across the organisation, influencing process improvement and guiding project delivery and reporting.
* Delivered integrated design enabling infrastructure delivery in previous senior roles.
* Deep understanding of capital project delivery in complex environments.
* Demonstrable leadership, management and technical skills across project, contract, finance and change management.
* Strong planning, governance, stakeholder management and team leadership abilities.
* Expertise in delivering technically complex projects and managing multiple teams.
* Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
* Collaborative, adaptable, positive, and able to manage risks, priorities and client expectations under pressure.
Benefits and Support
We offer competitive compensation and attractive working conditions, including relocation assistance, a global onboarding program, ongoing professional development, secure and safe working environments worldwide, an employee assistance programme (EAP), generous vacation and leave policies, and a diverse, intercultural workplace that fosters growth and creativity.