Associate Director – Sustainable Infrastructure

Location: Cork, Carlow or Dublin
Sector: Sustainable Infrastructure

About the Role

A leading Irish multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Sustainable Infrastructure to join its growing team.

This senior leadership opportunity is ideal for a Chartered Civil Engineer with 15+ years’ postgraduate experience in infrastructure design and project management. You will work across a diverse portfolio including national roads, greenways, active travel, public transport, renewable energy and major Design & Build projects.

The role provides significant responsibility for project delivery, client relationships, team leadership and business development, with a clear pathway towards Director-level progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Manage a portfolio of infrastructure projects and key client relationships.
• Mentor and manage Project Managers and engineering professionals.
• Supervise and support senior and junior team members.
• Plan and coordinate design activities with Engineering Discipline Leads and Technicians.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications and tender documentation.
• Manage project resources, budgets and deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, subconsultants and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and Health & Safety legislation.
• Support business development and contribute to the continued growth of the infrastructure team.
• Attend site visits and client meetings as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Minimum 15 years’ postgraduate experience in infrastructure design and project management.
• Proven multidisciplinary design management experience.
• Strong experience delivering infrastructure projects in Ireland.
• Experience with highway or greenway projects to TII and NTA standards is advantageous.
• Design & Build experience would be beneficial.
• Strong client, stakeholder and subconsultant management skills.
• Experience preparing and managing project budgets.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

What’s on Offer

• Senior leadership role on major infrastructure projects.
• Clear pathway towards Director-level progression.
• Opportunity to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Diverse portfolio across transport, infrastructure and renewables.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.