Engineering Project Manager

We are currently partnered with a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organisation in Germany and projects worldwide. We are seeking an Engineering Project Manager to work with us on a project in Ireland.

Duration: 12 Months+

Contract Type: Freelance

Location: Dublin, Ireland

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• Act as NEC Supervisor and main site representative.
  
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to support successful project delivery.
  
• Monitor site activities for compliance with regulations, standards, and procedures.
  
• Review contractor quality plans, risk assessments, and method statements with the Project Manager.
  
• Ensure safe, efficient site operations with minimal impact on stakeholders and the environment.
  
• Agree and witness inspection and testing activities, including offsite equipment.
  
• Perform regular audits and inspections of contractor work, directing remedial actions and following up on non-conformance.
  
• Coordinate access and logistics with client operations for efficient project progress.
  
• Inspect completed works for readiness, record outcomes, and oversee remedial actions.
  
• Set and agree workmanship standards jointly with the contractor for consistency.
  
• Monitor contractor inspection records and as-built drawings for contract compliance.
  
• Hold regular site meetings to track staff deployment and work details.
  
• Track project progress with site visits, inspections, and compare to schedules; elevate issues as needed.
  
• Maintain an up-to-date site diary and photo database of progress.
  
• Support the Project Manager on Compensation Event assessments and report writing.
  
• Attend and contribute to progress meetings and joint safety tours.
  
• Promote HSSE awareness and high workmanship standards among contractors’ staff.
  
• Review project performance, contribute to reporting, and drive continuous improvement.
  
• Ensure compliance with quality management system and client standards.
  
• Oversee integration of systems and sub-systems to meet performance specifications.
  
• Manage quality records and arrange archival upon project closure.
  

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• Minimum of 15 years’ experience, with at least 7 years of specialisation within NEC Supervision, in large scale multidisciplinary railway engineering and construction projects, or projects of a similar nature. xcfaprz
  
• At least Bachelor degree (Honours Bachelor Degree) (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g. Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction, project management etc.
  
• NEC3/4 ECC Supervision Accreditation
  
• Chartered member of a relevant professional body e.g. Engineers Ireland, RICS or equivalent
  
• Applicable knowledge of monitoring Contractors and Consultants performance
  
• Sound experience and understanding of claims management
  
• Experience of supervising Contractors and Consultants performance management frameworks
  
• Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Contractors and Consultants organisations, as well as experience in building a KPI library
  
• Demonstrable experience in executing contracts, particularly NEC contract suite
  
• Further experience in developing individual contract management strategies, and implementing those strategies
  
• Detailed understanding of, and expertise in, NEC 3/4 contract management particularly within the Complex Infrastructure industry, ideally within Rail, Tunnelling or Civils/structures Ability to lead a small team
  
• Experience in report writing
  
• Good command of Thinkproject CEMAR
  

If this sounds like a fit, reach out ASAP with your CV and a time that is best to call and we can discuss in more detail.