Rail Manager – Arup Dublin
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Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin. “Design the future of sustainable travel.” Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
From brand new railways in green field sites to improving current, existing infrastructure, the sustainability of railways is key to the future of transport.
The transport sector is a well-established part of everyone’s daily life yet it is also undergoing a dramatic transformation driven by the need to decarbonise, changing approaches to funding, the AI and digital revolutions, and the rise of new, disruptive technologies and business models, and rail is at the heart of this.
We have extensive experience across rail with deep client connections and long-term projects in many places where we have been part of shaping the country, city or region.
In all markets strengthening resilience is a growing priority, as is the need to develop 50% reductions in transport infrastructure’s carbon footprint.
Sustainability
Our rail team sits at the heart of Arup's commitment to sustainable development. We engineer innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact while creating the most sustainable mode of public transport available.
Project Diversity
As part of our rail team, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across Ireland and beyond, driving a better world one project at a time.
Collaboration
Collaboration is in our DNA. Our rail engineers work closely with designers and specialists across multiple disciplines to deliver truly integrated and impactful solutions for our clients.
Impact
Join a team that's making a tangible difference. Our work in various countries, across heavy and light rail directly contributes to a more sustainable and resilient future for everyone.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Rail Manager Permanent Way Engineer with excellent technical knowledge and experience, as a valued and integral part of our Dublin Rail team. This is a very senior role; several years of experience is required.
Responsibilities
Determine the track design requirements from the client brief to produce the optimum design solution.
Provide technical design input on rail projects, lead and mentor the design management team, support the track discipline, coordinate and manage all necessary interfaces to deliver railway design.
Collaborate with relevant external parties to ensure an understanding of the client’s needs and project requirements.
Liaise regularly with staff managers and other technical leads and team leaders.
Act as a leader in the Permanent Way Design team within a culture of delivering production, checking required track design drawings, documentation and calculations on large or medium sized projects.
Liaise with other discipline designers and engineering leads to ensure multi‑discipline designs are fully integrated and supported.
Manage identification and elimination/mitigation of risks during the design process within your own discipline, and produce deliverables that support the “Safe by Design” process, including risk assessments.
Contribute to the Common Safety Method (CSM) process.
Share knowledge, best practice and innovation across the business, providing guidance, training and feedback with other related disciplines and skills locally and across the UK.
Collaborate and manage teams as well as mentor and develop others.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience in the production and checking of Permanent Way Feasibility Scheme and Detailed Design reports, layouts and calculations within multidisciplinary rail projects (including station throat design, S&C renewal, plain line renewal, infrastructure gauging and production of gauging reports).
Experience with industry standard software: Bentley Rail Track, Clear Route 2, Track‑Ex, SD calculator.
Experience in the production and checking of drawings using Bentley MicroStation within Common Data Environments, and working within relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and guidelines (CDM and CSM).
Knowledge of Rail Standards and Technical Specifications.
An appropriate Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
Chartership or soon‑to‑achieve professional certification/membership.
Why Arup?
At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. We offer a unique profit share programme, continuous learning, global opportunities, a supportive culture and a commitment to health and wellbeing.
Benefits That Work For You
Professional Growth & Development – continuous learning, training and mentorship.
Global Opportunities – collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore assignments at other Arup offices.
Financial Well‑being & Ownership – competitive salary and benefits, and share in Arup’s success through profit‑sharing.
Wellbeing and Culture – health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes, Employee Assistance Programme.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – an inclusive environment for talent of all backgrounds.
We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued. We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.
Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?
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