Join to apply for the Technical Interface Manager role at Transport Infrastructure Ireland. This position is part of the MetroLink programme, a transformative short‑haul metro railway in Dublin.
Closing date: Monday 17th November 2025, 12:00 (noon)
Job Details
* Title: Technical Interface Manager
* Grade: Assistant Principal Higher
* Directorate: MetroLink
* Nature of Employment: Specified purpose contract, completion of the Utilities Enabling contract works
* No. of Roles: 1
* Function: Delivery
* Workstream: Advanced and Enabling Works
* Reports To: Head of Enabling & Advance works
* Work Location: TII Offices on Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, or as directed (blended working arrangements)
Job Description
The Technical Interface Manager is responsible for overseeing the supporting works to the MetroLink Technical Stakeholder Programme, ensuring delivery from Enabling Works through to final delivery. The role supports design and engineering engagement with technical stakeholders, ensuring consents, licences, legal agreements and commercial discharge of MetroLink obligations throughout the programme lifetime. The role facilitates teamwork, manages key risks associated with technical stakeholders, establishes strong relationships, and ensures compliance with industry regulations.
Principal Accountabilities
* Manage the interfaces between the project and third parties contributing to optimal development and program set up for successful procurement, delivery and commissioning of the programme.
* Engage with key third party technical stakeholders effected by project works to understand their needs and concerns, taking measures to maintain effective relationships throughout the project with Contractors.
* Co‑ordinate design and construction interfaces to third parties, including handover of the works with the MetroLink main infrastructure contract and other enabling contracts, including liaising with the wider integrated MetroLink team.
* Provide input and solutions which allow for minimal third party impact, whilst maintaining commercially effective project delivery.
* Liaise with a large multi-disciplinary team of internal resources and external advisors to develop detailed interface plans, stakeholder engagement plans, monitoring, tracking and co-ordinating their implementation.
* Organise and participate in both internal and external stakeholder meetings to discuss project progress and address any concern.
* Collaborate with project managers and engineers to integrate technical requirements into the overall project programme.
* Contribute to the project schedule of works and progress monitoring throughout the project.
* Liaise with heads of departments to ensure appropriate resource management.
* Maintain effective relationships with third parties in order to avoid disputes and commercial compensation claims.
* Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including subcontractors, suppliers, government, agencies and community representatives as well as managing any issues ensuring that they are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
* Ensure communication interfaces are professionally managed and assist in the production of communications by providing programme and technical information to the MetroLink Team as required.
* Advocate collaboration, integration and continuous improvement among multidisciplinary programme teams and stakeholders, taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.
* Oversee compliance with planning and programme policies across all related project activities.
* Support a collaborative culture which enables high performance by encouraging innovation and knowledge sharing.
* Promote an equitable, inclusive, accessible, and diverse workplace.
* Promote a proactive safety and sustainability culture.
* Perform additional tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role throughout the MetroLink programme.
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 that they can render regular and efficient service.
* Experience, Skills and Qualifications
* 7+ years' experience in relevant project management capacity, in a complex multidisciplinary environment.
* Experience working with infrastructure works – a benefit.
* Experience in quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet the required standards.
* Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and consistent dialogue between all parties involved.
* Ability to effectively engage with and manage relationships with various stakeholders, including customers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
* Accomplished communicator with the ability to demonstrate the capability of working on his/her own initiative.
* Ability to make key decisions on construction projects.
* Proficient in gathering, documenting, and analysing project requirements to ensure they align with customer and operational needs.
* Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with the project.
* Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and ensure cohesive project delivery.
* Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions to keep the project on track.
* Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and relate to individuals and groups both technical and non-technical.
* Strong analytical and organisational skills.
* Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service.
* Ability to see the bigger picture by understanding the programme risk, not just the project risk.
* Strong commercial acumen with a comprehensive understanding of business operations and the ability to make strategic decisions that drive success.
* Formal Education Qualifications
* Degree or 3rd level professional qualification (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g. Engineering, Science.
* Professional Memberships
* APM or other Project Management Qualification.
* Be a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland or be professionally registered at an equivalent level – desirable but not required.
Application & Selection Process
To apply, submit the three documents below by clicking the Apply button on our website:
* A short cover letter / personal statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered and why your skills and experience meet the role requirements.
* A comprehensive CV (no longer than 3 pages).
* A fully completed Key Achievements Form (attached).
All three documents must be submitted together in a single Word document or PDF. Omitting any required documents will render your application incomplete and it will not be considered.
Seniorise Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Location
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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