Senior Project Manager - Civils- Rail Infrastructure
Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Job Type: Full time
Ref: R‑154184
Overview
We are 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.
Your role
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.
About you
Essential
- 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.
Strong capability in
- Programme planning and control.
- Change management and risk management.
- Budget forecasting and cost control.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- Significant site delivery experience in complex environments.
Advantageous
- 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.
Qualifications & Professional Standing
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline.
- Chartered or working towards Chartership (Engineers Ireland, ICE, APM, PMI) – desirable.
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership presence with sound judgement and decision‑making capability.
- Organised, commercially aware, and delivery focused.
- Confident engaging with senior stakeholders within public‑sector governance environments.
- Pragmatic, resilient, and comfortable operating in highly governed delivery settings.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
