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.

The Traffic Permit Manager role forms part of the BusConnects Core Bus Corridor Infrastructure Works (CBCIW) National Transport Authority Client Partners Team.

• Coordinate traffic licences associated with Design and Build Contractor’s site activities during project construction stage.
• Facilitate cross-scheme, site level coordination of traffic licence management activities among key internal and external stakeholders (Contractor, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, TII, An Garda Siochana etc).
• Facilitate the smooth processing and acceptance of traffic licences using the RMO MRL System in the line with the Scope of Services of the Contract.
• Work closely with the D&B Contractor to manage and track licence applications, ensuring wider agreements and consents are in place prior to traffic licences being implemented on site.
• Provide assurances to key stakeholders that traffic licence applications are associated with approved works.
• Act as the point of contact for all matters relating to traffic licences across the schemes at construction stage.
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA’s behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect, and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive, achieve, and grow together.

Skills:

• Fully proficient in the use of MS Office applications and other project tools and methodologies;
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service delivery;
• Ability to deal with and resolve unforeseen risks and issues;
• Ability to step back from the detail and take a holistic overview;
• Ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and deliver consistent service;
• High level of attention to detail;
• Ability to manage client expectations and deliver within agreed parameters;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment both on their own initiative and as part of a team

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with the Road Management Office systems for processing Traffic Permits

Experience:

• Required to have substantial traffic management experience with significant experience carrying out temporary traffic management activities on construction projects in a live urban environment on high value road projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity.
• Chapter 8 Traffic Signs Manual design regulations.
• Traffic Management Orders and procedures, including T1, T2 and T5 traffic permits processes.
• Road safety, traffic incident management, traffic control and safety procedures.
• Working knowledge of Irish health and safety regulations.
• Dealing with a range of stakeholders and influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting.
• Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector.
• Working within fast paced and challenging environments.
• Providing administrative support and organisation to senior leaders.
• Delivery of work under time pressure and with conflicting priorities.
• Taking ownership of activities to drive desired outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent) OR extensive on-job experience with relevant formal training and compliance certificates