Senior Project Manager - Rail (Ireland)

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact At Jacobs, we’re shaping the future of transportation across Ireland — and we’re looking for Project Managers and Senior Project Managers who want to be part of something meaningful. Our Transportation team has built an enviable reputation across both Roads and Rail, delivering projects that not only meet today’s infrastructure demands, but actively contribute to a more sustainable, climate-resilient future. This is more than just project delivery — it’s your chance to influence major infrastructure programmes from concept through to construction, working on high-profile projects for Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the National Transport Authority, Local Authorities, and Iarnód Éireann. Whether it’s advancing major road schemes or helping shape the future of rail across Ireland, you’ll be at the heart of projects that make a real, visible impact. You’ll step into a role where your leadership, judgement and technical understanding truly matter. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, bringing together diverse expertise to deliver complex infrastructure projects successfully. You’ll play a key role in shaping delivery strategies, balancing time, cost, quality and safety to drive strong outcomes for clients. Your ability to build trusted relationships—both internally and externally—will allow you to influence, guide and deliver with confidence. You’ll foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging fresh thinking and smarter ways of working. This is an environment where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your development is supported. What You’ll Be Doing Leading the delivery of major road and rail projects across Ireland Developing and managing project schedules, budgets and delivery plans Creating a proactive environment for risk identification, mitigation and innovation Acting as a key point of contact for clients—communicating progress, challenges and solutions clearly Promoting a strong safety-first culture across all project activities Ensuring successful outcomes aligned to programme, cost and quality objectives Here's what you'll need Proven experience delivering transport infrastructure projects across Roads, Rail and/or Aviation sectors Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards chartership) with a recognised professional institution Strong understanding of project management principles and successful delivery within multidisciplinary teams Experience working with TII, NTA and Department of Transport processes, Irish planning legislation and Public Works Contracts would be highly advantageous Experience administering or managing projects under NEC or similar contract frameworks Additional experience providing expert witness services or participating in Oral Hearings would be an advantage Why Join Jacobs in Ireland? At Jacobs, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of Ireland's most complex and transformative infrastructure programmes, helping to shape the future of sustainable transportation. You'll collaborate with industry-leading experts across a diverse range of disciplines, while benefiting from a culture that values innovation, inclusion, professional development and flexible working. We are committed to supporting your career growth and empowering you to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland and beyond. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career aspirations, we'd love to hear from you. Click APPLY today! Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. 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