Role Overview
DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is part of the DB group, a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects worldwide.
Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions.
With our sustainable concepts and experience gained from decades of project work, we shape the future of transportation, connect continents, and promote environmental stewardship.
We are currently seeking an Enabling Works – Senior Project Manager to work with us on a project in Ireland.
Responsibilities
Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple Enabling Work Contract packages (including archaeology, heritage, utilities, environment, and protection works for Northern/Southern sections)
Ensure all packages meet timelines, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations
Liaise with local authorities, environmental, heritage bodies, and utility providers for compliance and coordination
Integrate enabling works smoothly into the overall programme, minimizing disruption
Monitor/report progress, risks, and mitigation strategies for enabling works
Ensure safety, environmental protection, and community focus in execution
Develop and manage project scope, budget, schedules, and compliance with regulations/codes
Report progress to stakeholders and resolve issues/delays promptly
Conduct site inspections, quality checks, and ensure project alignment with other project teams
Review and align interfacing contracts to programme objectives
Track/report project expenditure, schedule, milestones, changes, and quality
Identify and mitigate risks related to railway interfaces
Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and manage systems integration
Support compliance with planning/procurement policies and encourage continuous improvement
Perform additional duties as required by the role
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years' project delivery experience with at least 5 years' in specialism across the project lifecycle through to completion in high value metro rail or similar project
At least Higher Certificate degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate field or Ordinary Bachelor's degree in a relevant field would be advantageous
Holding PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Professional registration with institution e.g.ChPP– or working towards this
Associate Member / Member or equivalent of an appropriate institution e.g. MAPM, IPM
Enabling works and construction management experience
Commercial and financial awareness in project/package environments
Experience leading project components within large, diverse teams
Skilled at building stakeholder relationships at all levels
Excellent communication skills for clear project dialogue
Proven ability to deliver quality project outcomes and manage technical outputs efficiently
Knowledge/experience of NEC Contracts required
Proficient in gathering, documenting, and analysing requirements
Skilled in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
Problem-solving skills to keep projects on track
Knowledge of railway systems design, operations, and safety
Experience in quality assurance for project deliverables
Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organisational skills
Ability to drive and govern high-quality outcomes
Benefits and Opportunity
We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.
All employees are supported with our confidential EAP service.
With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries worldwide we shape railways for the world of tomorrow.
We provide a global onboarding program, intercultural training, security support, vacation and leave policies, and opportunities to grow worldwide.
We assist with relocation and immigration.
Application Details
In case you match the profile and are interested in a complex task within the transport sector, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
Please state your earliest possible availability as well as your salary expectations.
Please note that your application will be saved and used in electronic form as a part of the application process for this position.
Thank you for considering DB Engineering & Consulting as prospective employer
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