Role: Transport Planning / Economic Analyst
Location: Dublin Offices
Salary: J54
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail are seeking a dynamic and motivated Transport Planning / Economic Analyst to support the delivery of a once-in-a-generation programme of capital investment in rail. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in advancing the vision set out in the All-Island Strategic Rail Review which seeks to enhance connectivity, support sustainable growth and transform the role of rail across Ireland. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will contribute to the planning and development of major rail projects that align with national transport, housing, and climate objectives.
Applications are invited for the position of Transport Planning / Economic Analyst within the Capital Investments Department. This role will report into the Senior Transport Economist, Transport Planning and will involve the following:
* Support the delivery of a suite of project and programme appraisals in compliance with the Infrastructure Guidelines and other relevant sectoral guidance
* Ensure all designated statutory and, where relevant, non-statutory consultations are responded to in a timely manner
* Develop transport planning opportunities and contribute to ad hoc policy reviews/reforms to enable enhanced rail services, including working with external stakeholders
* Assist in the development of team capability through research and briefing
Essential Requirements:
* Third Level Qualification (transport, economics, sustainability, strategy, or business degree desirable)
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
* Highly numerate and comfortable working with financial data
* Ability to deliver to multiple project deadlines simultaneously
* An ability to analyse complex information, applying commercial judgement
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to establish and maintain relationships with people at all levels
* Ability to present information clearly and effectively
Desirable Requirements:
* Experience in a transport planning function
* Understanding and experience of transport appraisals in line with the requirements of the Infrastructure Guidelines and relevant sectoral guidance, or in line with another comparable international appraisal guidance
* Experience using the National Transport Authority's Regional Modelling System (RMS) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland's National Transport Model (NTpM) and/or other comparable transport modelling tools
* Experience in preparing presentations and external strategy documents
Interview Competencies:
* Analytical
* Planning
* Communication
* Strategic focus
* Commercial
* Driven
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A competency-based interview will form part of this selection process. Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of experience and/or application/CV.
The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd October.
At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to ensure an even playing field for all.
We will strive to provide reasonable accommodation to all candidates where required and requested.
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