Senior Project Manager - Civils- Rail Infrastructure

Location: Dublin

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Office based / Hybrid

Pay: Package Negotiable on years experience 

Experience: 15+ years experience in the Irish Market

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of enabling works packages on a major infrastructure programme. The role operates in a client-side capacity, with responsibility for managing contractors and consultants, controlling programme and cost, and ensuring safe, compliant site delivery.

The role requires strong civils and/or rail infrastructure experience, proven capability working under Public Works Contracts (PWC) and/or NEC contracts, and experience operating within structured public‑sector contracts and governance frameworks.

Client-Side Project Delivery

Lead the delivery of enabling works from design through construction and handover.

Act as the client representative on site, overseeing contractor performance, safety, quality, and compliance.

Chair site meetings, progress reviews, and coordination sessions.

Ensure works are delivered safely within live operational and constrained environments.

Programme & Planning

Develop, manage and maintain project programmes aligned with overall programme objectives.

Monitor progress against milestones, identifying risks, delays, and mitigation measures.

Manage interfaces between enabling works and downstream activities.

Commercial Management, Change Control & Governance

Manage change control processes, including claims, variations, and compensation events as applicable.

Maintain accurate budget forecasts, cost reports, and cashflow projections.

Support commercial and cost governance in accordance with Public Works Contract (PWC) requirements.

Ensure compliance with public‑sector governance, approvals, and reporting processes.

Contracts Management

Administer works under Public Works Contracts (PWC).

Experience with NEC4 contracts is advantageous but not essential.

Support contractual correspondence, claims assessment, and contractor performance management.

Ensure delivery aligns with contractual, commercial, and governance frameworks.

Stakeholder, Communication & Leadership

Manage relationships with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.

Deliver clear, structured presentations to senior management and governance forums.

Communicate complex technical, commercial, and programme issues clearly and confidently.

Qualifications:

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline.

Chartered or working towards Chartership (Engineers Ireland, ICE, APM, PMI) – desirable.

Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager on major infrastructure projects.

Strong civil engineering experience, particularly enabling works, early works, or utilities.

Experience overseeing contractor delivery.

Direct experience working under the Public Works Contract (PWC) suite.

Rail infrastructure experience, particularly in live operational settings.

NEC4 contract experience, including early warnings and compensation events.

Experience on large-scale public‑sector infrastructure programmes.

Significant site delivery experience in complex environments.

Package:

Attractive salary negotiable based on prior experience 

25 days holidays

20 days international remote work per year

Hybrid Working 

Life Assurance 

Pension Contribution 

Annual Bonus

Professional Fees

Contact:

Andrew Taylor is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Senior PM interested in roles based in Ireland, you can contact Andrew by e-mail at ​andrew@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-5310097​ for a confidential chat.

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