Leadership Opportunity
Collins McNicholas Recruitment is proud to be supporting Waterways Ireland in the recruitment for an exciting leadership opportunity. An experienced regional manager is required to oversee the day-to-day management, development and maintenance of key navigational infrastructure within the Grand Canal Metro and Royal Canal Metro areas.
This role plays a pivotal part in the implementation of the wider Dublin Development Strategy, leading a multidisciplinary team while managing operational and capital resources. This is a permanent position based onsite in Dublin offering hybrid working arrangements.
About the Role:
* Oversee all aspects of navigation infrastructure management across assigned metro areas.
* Develop and lead operational and development strategies to enhance public engagement, usage, and recreational value.
* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety governance and risk management standards.
* Manage staff performance and development across technical, administrative, and operational teams.
* Lead project delivery in collaboration with internal departments and external contractors.
* Build and maintain strategic partnerships with public bodies, local authorities, and funding partners.
* Act as a regional spokesperson and representative at public and stakeholder events.
* Oversee procurement, capital budgeting, financial forecasting, and contractor management.
* Support corporate planning and contribute to the wider strategic direction as a member of the Senior Management Team.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A Level 8 Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related Business/Public Management field.
* A minimum of 5 years' senior management experience in a relevant sector (infrastructure, water resources, construction, or engineering).
* Proven ability to manage large teams and complex operational functions.
* Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or development projects.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills.
* Thorough understanding of Health & Safety standards within infrastructure or maintenance works.
* A full clean driving licence or equivalent access to transport.
* The right to work in Ireland.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent professional membership).
* A Project Management Qualification (e.g. PMP, Prince2).
* A Master's degree in Business or Public Administration.
* Previous experience managing projects in a water-based or marine environment.