Senior Project Director - Ireland
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We are seeking a Senior Project Director with extensive post-qualification experience in designing Major Roads Infrastructure projects for our Irish Roads team. This role will involve working on the delivery of significant infrastructure schemes, such as Metrolink, A5 Western Transport Corridor, A29 Cookstown Bypass, NM20 Cork to Limerick Road Improvement scheme, or Road Safety and Active Travel projects for Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Department for Infrastructure, National Transport Authority and Local Authorities.
This client-facing role requires a strong track record of delivering schemes in either the local or national transport sector across Ireland. We need individuals with excellent project management skills and a proven ability to lead the delivery of multiple projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Develop new proposals, mobilize projects, and maintain a monthly project review cycle to ensure high-quality outcomes.
* Collaborate with clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time and within budget, adhering to H&S, internal Business system QA & procedures, and technical review requirements.
* Effectively manage resources to meet fluctuating workloads and client demands.
* Lead the design process, coordinate the project team, and deliver cost-effective solutions to agreed programs; provide technical guidance, mentoring, and advice to less experienced team members.
* Build relationships with other WSP teams to leverage additional resources required for multi-disciplinary project delivery.
* Negotiate fees and manage the commercial position on the project.
Your Qualifications
We anticipate that you will be a Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer with extensive post-professional qualification experience. Your experience should include:
* Project management and technical delivery leadership of medium to high complexity road schemes.
* Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, strong leadership, and management abilities, with effective communication externally and internally.
* Establish, build, and sustain strong client relationships.
* Adept at leading projects and having a strong track record of delivering desired outcomes against strategic priorities.
* Strong project and commercial skills, with the ability to develop innovative delivery solutions meeting client requirements, providing value for money, and benefits for the business.
* Experience in Roads, having worked across markets, with a proven track record and knowledge in design and supervision of major road-related projects.
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