Transport Infrastructure Irelandisholdingacompetitionfortheappointmenttothe position of Metro Link Delivery Engineer (Grade 2) Closing date: 12(noon)Friday 19th September General Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) was set up to deliver and operate safe and efficient light rail and national road networks.
TIIs mission is to deliver transport infrastructure and services that contribute to the quality of life of the people of Ireland and support the countrys economic growth.
TIIs ability to deliver and operate light rail and roads networks efficiently is recognised, as evidenced by the portfolio of National Development Plan (NDP) investments entrusted to TII and its partners to deliver.
Under the NDP there are three areas under the remit of TII which identify key priorities: Investment in public transport infrastructureto be delivered on behalf of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in line with the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area .
This Strategy commits to the undertaking of appraisal, planning and design of Luas network expansion to Bray, Finglas, Lucan and Poolbeg.
Importantly, the Plan also sets out a firm commitment to deliver a metro rail system known as Metro Link that will run from Swords to Charlemont, connecting Dublin Airport with the city centre and providing interchanges with other public transport services including Iarnrd Eireann at Glasnevin, the DART at Tara Street and Luas at OConnell Street and Charlemont.
TII also delivers light railway infrastructure being planned in other cities.
Currently TII is working in partnership with the NTA on the planning and design of Cork Light Rail Transit.
Investment in national roads, active travel and Greenway infrastructurewill be delivered in accordance with the guiding principles of the Department of Transport, National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland and the Strategy for Future Development of National and Regional Greenways.
The major roads, active travel and Greenways projects to be delivered and funding provisions are set out in the NDP 2021 to 2030.
TII also has a new function for the delivery of zero and low emission vehicle infrastructure (ZEVI) under the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023.
Investment in asset management, maintenance and renewal expenditurewill need to increase over the lifetime of the NDP to meet the required investment levels for the current transport network and for new projects as they come into service.
TIIs ambitious plans for infrastructural delivery will drive Irelands long term economic, environmental and social progress across all parts of the country over the next decade.
The NDP, which is aligned with the delivery of the objectives of the National Planning Framework (NPF), sets out a roadmap and the level of investment which will underpin the NPF and drive its implementation over the next ten years.
To find out more about TII visit the TII website.
Metro Link Programme Metro Link is a transformative piece of public transport infrastructure and will be Dublins first metro railway.
The system will offer a high-capacity, high-frequency metro railway with 16 new stations from Swords to Charlemont.
It will interlink with multiple transport networks, including Dublin Airport, Irish Rail, DART, Dublin Bus, and Luas, promoting a seamlessly integrated transport experience for the Greater Dublin Area.
The majority of its 19km route is underground, marking a paradigm shift for Irish public transport.
Upon launch, Metro Link will provide trains every three minutes during peak times, with expected annual passenger numbers of 53 million, providing unprecedented convenience of travel to passengers.
Metrolink Delivery Engineer Grade2 Job Details Titleof Role: Delivery Engineer Grade: Grade2 Directorate: Metro Link Nature of Employment: Thisisaspecifiedpurposecontractuntilthecommencementofpassenger services on Metrolink.
Noof roles: 2 Function: Delivery Workstream: Advancedand Enabling Works Reportsto: Project Manager Work Location: The successful candidate will be based in TII Offices on Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, or such other place as determined by TII.
Job Description The Delivery Engineer provides support to the Metro Link Directorate team who are responsible for managing the design and construction quality of the main contractors.
The role holder will lead a team through challenging projects to introduce new technology and methods to Metro Link Dublin.
The Delivery Engineer is responsible for delivering technical aspects of the design and construction phase to achieve the Permit to Operate (PTO).
Principal Accountabilities Provide experienced support to the Delivery Team across all activities related to the Enabling works programme, including survey, design, procurement, contract management & administration, installation, equipment testing and site handover, ensuring technical accuracy and smooth coordination.
Contributetothepreparationoftechnicalreportsinrelationtheprojectscope.
Assistinthedevelopmentandco-ordinationofprocessesandprocedurestoensure consistency and quality from design to manufacture and test phases.
Monitortheperformanceandqualityofthedesignworkbythe Contractorandmonitor the progress against the agreed programme of works.
Compile&Organisethereviewthe Contractor/Consultant Submissions Uphold and oversee the design process including the exchange of interface details, technicalclarifications,andtechnicalinformationrequests(RFI),aswellashandling design changes (RFC) and variations between the Contractor and the Civil Works Contractor.
Overseethemanagementofcontractors Civil Works, Systemsand Deliveryteams.
Proactivelymonitorprojectprogress,issues,andassistinimplementingsolutionsto maintain project momentum where required.
Participateinregulardesignprocessmeetingsandworkshopswiththeintegrated Metrolink team Workalongsidethe Delivery Teamtoensurethattherequirementsareclearlypresented and interfaced by all discipline Engineers.
Inputintoreportsthatprovidemeasurementmetricsontheongoingcompletionoftasks to guide the contractor in delivery of all tasks.
Maintainownrecordsforthestatusofeachactivityunderdirectmanagement.
Evaluate, present and share all such information and contractor reports with the Delivery Team.
Managingthereviewandpreparationofvariousreportsandothercorrespondence related to project.
Supportreviewingtheoutputsofthestatutoryprocess,includingenvironmental protection requirements such as EIA, AA and EIAR, as necessary.
Promoteanequitable,inclusiveandcollaborativeworkplace Performadditionaltasks,activitiesorotherdutiesasmayberequiredorassignedaspart of the role throughout the project.
All the divisions within TII have inter-dependent responsibilities and close cooperation, collaboration and teamwork are required across the whole organisation to meet tight deadlines.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Character Each candidate must be of good character.
Health A candidate for and any person holding the role must be fully competent and capable of undertaking duties attached to the role and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Experience, Skillsand Qualifications Experience Minimumof5years'experienceworkinginanengineeringenvironment,eitherindesign or in construction for projects in an urban area.
Transportinfrastructureexperiencedesired Skills Knowledge of relevant engineering specifications and standards, including IS, BS, EN, NFPA, and other applicable international frameworks, with the ability to interpret, apply, and advise on their use across multidisciplinary projects.
Knowledgeofrelatedcivil,structural,andtemporaryworksactivities.
Abilitytoeffectivelyengagewithandmanagerelationshipswithvariousstakeholders, including customers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
Goodverbalandwrittencommunicationskillstofacilitateclearandconsistentdialogue between all parties involved.
Strongcollaborationskillstoworkeffectivelywithmultidisciplinaryteamsandensure cohesive project delivery.
Flexibilitytoadapttochangingprojectrequirementsandenvironments.
Stronginterpersonaland influencingskillstoeffectivelyengage andcollaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating alignment, resolving challenges, and contributing to successful project outcomes.
Formal Education Qualifications Adegree(NFQLevel8orequivalent)inarelevantengineeringorrelateddiscipline.
Practicing/Training/Compliance Certification Professional Memberships Project management qualification such as PMP desired but not required.
Membership of a related professional organisationorbeinapositiontoapply for same (Desirable).
Note: In order to assure the shortlisting panel that you satisfy these requirements you must explicitly reference how you meet the requirements in your application.
Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages.
Candidates who come under consideration following the final selection stage will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications and evidence of fluency in the English language.
Candidateswhoareunabletoshowthattheyholdtherequiredqualificationsmaybewithdrawn from the competition at any stage.
An invitation to interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility.
Key Competencies for effective performance at Grade 2 level have been outlined in Appendix A.
PRINCIPALCONDITIONSOFSERVICE The scale of pay for Grade 2 as of 1st August 2025 is as follows: Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) Pay Scale: €74,701 - €91,100- personal pension contribution (PPC) rate.
This salary is payable to an individual who is required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension (in general those persons whose initial appointment to the Public Service is on or after 6th April 1995).
Non PPC Scale: €71,072 - €86,539 -non personal pension contribution (non-PPC) rate.
This salary is payable to an individual who is not required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension scheme.
Note: Entrysalarywillbeattheminimumpointofthescaleandwillnotbesubjecttonegotiation Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee isalready a serving Civil Servant or Public Servant The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.
Tenure This is a specified purpose contract until the commencement of passenger services on Metrolink.
Annual Leave The appointee will be entitled to 27 days annual leave a year, rising to 30 days after 5 years service.
This leave is exclusive of public holidays.
Superannuation and Retirement The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the Civil Service at the time of being offered an appointment.
In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (Single Scheme).
Full details of the Scheme Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay different terms may apply.
The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history.
Key provisions attaching to membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: Pensionable Age: Theminimumageatwhichpensionispayableis66 Retirement Age: Schememembersmustretireonreachingtheageof70.
Career average earnings are used to calculate benefits (a pension and lump sum amount accrue each year and are up-rated each year by reference to CPI).
Post retirement pension increases are linked to CPI.
Pension Abatement If the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into