Division: Major Projects – Transportation
Location: Dublin, Ireland
What You Will Be Doing
As a Design Manager within our Major Projects – Transportation division at Ayesa Engineering, your role purpose will be as following;
Lead the delivery of multidisciplinary design services for major rail/metro projects, ensuring outputs are coordinated, compliant, and aligned with client and project objectives.
Act as a design‑led project leader, taking responsibility for design programme, resource management, and commercial performance within the consultancy scope.
Provide project delivery and advisory support to the client, integrating design activities with wider programme, procurement, and construction considerations.
Serve as a primary client interface for design, building strong relationships and contributing to effective project governance and decision‑making.
Contribute to the overall success of the project by combining technical leadership, delivery focus, and commercial awareness.
The role is based in Ireland, with an expectation to be present in Dublin three days per week to support client engagement, team coordination, and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across geo, civil, structural, MEP, and rail systems disciplines.
Ensure integration across complex interfaces (e.g. junctions, stations, tunnels, systems, third parties).
Oversee BIM/digital engineering processes to ensure effective coordination and information management.
Drive design optimisation, focusing on constructability, cost‑efficiency, and whole‑life performance.
Programme & Delivery Management
Develop and manage the design programme, ensuring alignment with overall project milestones.
Monitor progress, identify risks to delivery, and implement mitigation or recovery strategies.
Coordinate design outputs to support procurement, consents, and construction phasing.
Commercial & Resource Management
Manage design budgets, fee forecasts, and resource allocation.
Lead on scope management, change control, and variations.
Support bid development, tender submissions, and opportunities for additional services.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the day‑to‑day client interface for design delivery.
Support engagement with key stakeholders.
Contribute to governance processes, including reporting, reviews, and technical approvals.
What You Bring
Typically 15–20+ years’ experience in infrastructure design and delivery, with a strong focus on rail/metro projects.
Minimum 8–10 years in design management or leadership roles, preferably within a consultancy environment.
Proven experience acting as a client‑facing design lead on major projects (£100m+ scale).
Demonstrable experience in:
Managing multidisciplinary design teams
Coordinating design with programme and delivery requirements
Commercial management of design services (fees, variations, scope control)
Experience working with or to standards from organisations such as Network Rail, Transport for London, or Irish Rail is strongly preferred.
Degree‑qualified in a relevant engineering discipline; Chartered status (or equivalent) preferred.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working, allowing you to achieve a better work‑life balance.
Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Family & Well‑Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.
Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well‑being among our team members.
Increased Annual Leave: 25 days’ annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service.
Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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