Our client, a leading infrastructure and engineering organisation, is rapidly expanding its footprint in Ireland following a series of recent major transport and infrastructure framework awards. They are now seeking an experienced Programme Manager on a permanent contract to support the delivery of a growing portfolio of light rail, transport infrastructure, and multidisciplinary consultancy programmes.
This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role at a pivotal stage of market growth, helping shape and deliver complex, high-value programmes with national significance.
The Role
As Programme Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of programmes delivered through long-term public sector frameworks and major transport commissions, with a strong emphasis on both programme leadership and technical delivery oversight.
- Lead the strategic planning and delivery of multiple concurrent programmes and projects
- Provide oversight and direction on the technical delivery of infrastructure works, ensuring solutions are practical, efficient, and aligned to client requirements
- Act as the key interface with public sector clients, stakeholders, and delivery partners
- Manage and integrate multi-disciplinary technical teams (engineering, commercial, and project controls)
- Oversee commercial strategy, programme controls, risk, and governance
- Ensure high-quality engineering and consultancy outputs across all stages of project delivery
- Work within and manage programmes delivered under NEC contracts, ensuring compliance, best practice, and effective contract administration
- Support the mobilisation and delivery of complex transport and infrastructure schemes
- Drive programme performance, reporting, and assurance processes
- Contribute to framework growth, pipeline development, and long-term client relationships
Projects & Programmes
You will play a key role across a diverse portfolio including:
- Light rail and urban transport systems
- Major infrastructure and mobility programmes
- Multi-disciplinary consultancy frameworks supporting national delivery
- Asset management, commercial advisory, and engineering-led delivery programmes
About You
Our client is looking for a Programme Manager with a strong blend of leadership capability and technical understanding of infrastructure delivery.
Essential experience:
- Proven track record in programme management within transport or infrastructure sectors
- Strong background in the technical delivery of projects (e.g. engineering, design management, or delivery oversight)
- Experience working under and managing NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)
- Experience across rail, light rail, highways, or major infrastructure programmes
- Demonstrable ability to manage multi-disciplinary technical teams
- Strong understanding of programme governance, risk, and commercial management
- Experience working with public sector clients or framework environments
Desirable:
- Experience in Irish or UK infrastructure markets
- Knowledge of framework-based delivery models
- Professional accreditation (APM, PMI, PRINCE2 or equivalent)
- Engineering or technical background (degree-qualified or equivalent)
Why Apply?
- Join a business in high-growth mode within Ireland's infrastructure market
- Work on high-profile, nationally significant transport programmes
- Combine strategic programme leadership with meaningful technical delivery influence
- Be part of a long-term expansion with strong pipeline visibility
- Excellent career progression opportunities as the Irish business scales
If you're looking to take a leading role in shaping and delivering critical infrastructure across Ireland - both strategically and technically - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.
