Assistant Project Manager, Engineering and Technical Support Opportunities

Exciting opportunities to join our Infrastructure Management (IM) Department  

Assistant Project Manager, Engineering &Technical Support & Opportunities:

  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Engineers: Civil, Structural, Design (Applicants from other Disciplines welcome)
  • Technical Support


Location: Offices in Dublin, Portarlington, Thurles and Athenry (Hybrid working arrangements available dependent on the role, as per Remote Working policy)

Salary: €48k-€87k (Salary commensurate with suitable Qualification and Experience)

Contract Hours: 36-hour per week.

Contract Duration: Fixed Purpose & Fixed Term leading to permanency.

Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days per annum, rising to 28 based on service.

*Additional Entitlements: Re-location packages (Applicable to residence outside of Ireland), Pension, Welfare Scheme, Credit Union, Further Education Assistance, Talent Development Programmes, Phone, Opportunities for career progression, Free/ discounted Bus and Rail, Irish Ferries and Rail in UK and some European countries, Employee discounts across various sectors, Food, Health & Fitness, Retail, Tech, and much more.

*Some entitlements dependent on employment status and length of service.


Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail are recruiting for Assistant Project Manager (APM), Engineering and Technical roles within the Infrastructure Management (IM) Department to join us for an exciting phase of growth within the railway sector.

With major investment programmes these roles are required to assist in the delivery of the maintenance, renewal and upgrading of our infrastructure, with Projects such as:

  • DART+ Expansion
  • ETCS (European Train Control System)
  • NTCC (National Train Control Centre)
  • CACR (Cork Area Commuter Rail)
  • Limerick Regeneration
  • Athenry/ Galway Projects

Along with several other projects, this is an exciting opportunity to progress a career in the railway industry and help ensure the safe and efficient provision of railway services across the country.

Essential:

  • Degree level qualification (Level 8) in Engineering or relevant equivalent e.g. Construction or Project Management. (Minimum Level 7 for Technical roles)
  • Over 1 years’ experience working in an Engineering/ Technical role, with above qualification. (Applicable to Engineering & Technical Roles)
  • Over 5 years’ experience working in an Engineering/ Technical role, with above qualification (Applicable to Assistant Project Manager)
  • Appropriate work experience in relevant role may be considered in place of above formal qualification.

Desirable:

  • Membership of Engineers Ireland or other relevant professional body
  • Experience working in a highly regulated environment
  • Experience working in or knowledge of railway infrastructure would be an advantage


Closing date for applications -  Wednesday 6th May

A competency-based interview will form part of this selection process. Candidates will be shortlisted based on experience and CV.  For mor information regarding the roles or if any applicants have special requirements, you can e-mail us at im_recruit@irishrail.ie     


At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all that we do.  This starts with how we recruit people into our organisation.  We ensure our attraction and selection processes are designed with equal opportunity at the forefront of our minds.  It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to create an environment that ensures an even playing field for all

In our hiring practices, we will strive to provide reasonable accommodation to all candidates where required and requested. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.”

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