Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

SYSTRA is experiencing significant growth in Ireland, having recently won numerous prestigious local awards. This is an exciting time to join our team and contribute to our market expansion.

In this role you will oversee the development of construction stage traffic management plans and facilitate co-ordination of traffic management proposals across multiple urban corridor schemes with internal and external stakeholders. Apply company procedures and systems to promote high levels of health, safety and wellbeing of staff and other stakeholders whilst personally contributing to and leading these initiatives.

Be the technical lead on projects, inspire & expand the skill set of the team, safeguarding profitability through engagement with Project Managers and promote efficient engineering delivery based on a right first-time principle.

Support  the business in delivering excellence and upholding the effective and consistent implementation of SYSTRA Company policies and procedures.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead major traffic management schemes, including traffic signal-related schemes, from initiation to hand over for implementation, ensuring Client commitments are met.
• Undertake the duties of designer as highlighted in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
• Act as designer, checker and approver on projects as directed.
• Input into the technical delivery of urban traffic designs
• Deliver a portfolio of projects to the required quality, time and budget.
• Manage the checking and approval process to ensure compliance with both client and business requirements.
• Support the sales team to maximise both company and team opportunities with Clients.
• Act as Line Manager to junior team members, including the management of direct reports.
• Develop staff to ensure the skills are available within the team to meet business objectives.
• Undertake technical training of staff.
• Manage relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply procedures and systems to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your team and other stakeholders.
• Maintain and encourage best practice through regular lessons learning and “Learn-it” sessions.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

• Extensive traffic management experience in live urban environments
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent)
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Professionally qualified or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Formal training / certification in Chapter 8 is desirable
• Safe pass accreditation is desirable
• Ability in the application of safety, health and welfare regulations.
• Experienced at working with contractors in a design and build environment
• Experienced with highway design regulations
• Experience with Traffic Permit procedures
• Experience of contract conditions, processes and procedures
• Working knowledge of Irish health and safety regulations
• Ability in programming, delivery, budgets and timescales.
• Experience of designing and checking civil engineering deliverables.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Possess a full, clean driving license.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how Systra can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email:

reasonableadjustments@systra.com where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role – you could still be just what we are looking for.