Project Manager - Metrolink

Overview of the National Transport Authority

The National Transport Authority (NTA) is a statutory body established by the Minister for Transport on 1 December 2009.

At national level, the Authority has responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger land transport services, including subsidised bus and rail and light rail services. The Authority also licenses public bus passenger services delivered by private operators and has responsibility for the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry (taxis, hackneys and limousines). Other areas of responsibility include the State’s rural transport programme, integrated information systems for public transport customers, management of the Integrated Ticketing Scheme for Ireland (the Leap Card system), and regulation of vehicle clamping.

Within the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) the Authority carries additional responsibilities including:

· Strategic planning of transport;

· Development of an integrated, accessible public transport network;

· Promoting cycling and walking;

· Provision of public transport infrastructure generally including light rail, metro and heavy rail; and

· Effective management of traffic and transport demand.

The GDA includes the local authority areas of Dublin City, Fingal, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, South Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow.

The Authority’s Capital Investment Programme includes an exciting and challenging range of projects and programmes for development and delivery over the coming years. These include mega-projects such as MetroLink, BusConnects Dublin and the DART+ Programme, together with numerous other major projects/programmes in the heavy rail area, light rail area, bus infrastructure and public transport fleet, in addition to a large portfolio of projects in the active travel area. Along with other initiatives in the areas of micro-mobility, transport technology and climate adaption, there are stimulating and rewarding opportunities to make a real contribution to enhancing Ireland’s overall transport system.

Further information on the Authority is available on its website www.nationaltransport.ie

The National Transport Authority wishes to recruit a suitably experienced and qualified individual to the role of Project Manager - Metrolink. Successful candidates may be placed on a panel from which future vacancies may be filled.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Authority’s Rail Investment Programme includes an exciting and challenging range of projects and programmes for development and delivery over the coming years. These include mega-projects such as MetroLink and the DART+ Programme, together with numerous other major projects/programmes in the light/heavy rail areas such as the Cork Commuter Rail Programme, Luas Finglas and Luas Cork. In addition, the portfolio managed within the section includes a large number of other projects and programmes spanning infrastructure, systems, fleet and operations. Along with other initiatives in the rail related areas of strategic planning, transport technology and climate adaption, there are stimulating and rewarding opportunities to make a real contribution to enhancing Ireland’s rail transport system.

Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager (MetroLink), the primary role of the Project Manager – MetroLink in the Rail Investment Section of the Transport Planning and Investment Directorate, is to manage, or assist in the management of, the MetroLink investment project funded by the Authority. This project is being delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) on behalf of the Authority.

The Project Manager – MetroLink will include managing, monitoring and liaising with the TII and its partners in the development and delivery of the MetroLink project spanning design, planning, procurement, construction and operations.

In addition, the Project Manager – MetroLink will be required to liaise with other key stakeholders such as NTA internal stakeholders and Government Departments, local authorities and other state agencies in respect of the MetroLink project.

The principal duties and responsibilities of the role may include some or all of the following:

· Managing the delivery of the MetroLink project through the various stages of the project life cycle, from concept development to completion of implementation;

· Overseeing and managing the delivery of MetroLink by other agencies;

· Undertaking reviews of project designs and project proposals;

· Ensuring project designs and tender documentation meet project requirements;

· Ensuring the project delivers on the benefits in the approved business case;

· Overseeing and co-ordinating internal and external stakeholders;

· Managing and overseeing various consultant disciplines;

· Overseeing and reporting on project and programme expenditure;

· Overseeing the appraisal of MetroLink including reviews of business cases;

· Managing and monitoring a portion of the NTA’s overall capital investment budget, ensuring financial accountability for incurred expenditure;

· Ensuring compliance of funded projects with national policies including planning and procurement policies;

· Preparing regular progress / expenditure reports; and

· Taking part in other NTA projects and initiatives as required.

Note: The functions and responsibilities initially assigned to the position are based on the current organisational requirements and may be changed from time to time. The person appointed require the flexibility to fulfil other roles and responsibilities at a similar level within the Authority.

Essential Criteria

Please note: In order to satisfy the shortlisting panel that you meet these criteria you must explicitly reference how you meet same in your application. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages.

Each candidate must meet the following requirements at the time of the competition closing:

a) Hold a minimum of an NFQ degree level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline, being engineering or project management or equivalent;

b) Have a minimum of 5 years’ satisfactory experience of engineering or project management focused role, including at least 2 years’ satisfactory experience in the area of oversight and management of large rail and/or tunnelling projects (over €500m) in either the private or public sector; and

c) Possess a high standard of technical experience and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Criteria

Please note: Should further shortlisting be required after essential criteria above, a selection of the following may be assessed.

The ideal candidate will also:

d) The Have experience in the design development stage, procurement stage and the construction delivery stage of underground rail infrastructure projects, with a strong knowledge of current relevant guidelines and technical specifications;

e) Have experience in construction tender documentation preparation for large transport projects;

f) Have experience in management of, design and build contracts for large infrastructure projects;

g) Have experience in development and/or management of contracts which involve private finance such as PPP or Design Build Finance Operate and Maintain forms of Contract, or similar;

h) Have experience in the development, management and delivery of major underground transport infrastructure investment programmes (over €500m);

i) Have a good knowledge of public service policies, guidelines, services and activities, particularly in the transport area;

j) Be able to work within, and contribute positively to, multi-disciplinary teams;

k) Have good analytical skills and a creative approach to problem solving;

l) Be able to work autonomously;

m) Possess high level of interpersonal and communication skills;

n) Have superior report writing skills together with an ability to produce high quality analysis and reporting; and

o) Have a good level of computer proficiency.

Remuneration

Salary Grade: Engineer Grade II

Salary Scale: €72,511, €74,168, €75,821, €77,481, €79,137, €79,577, €81,210, €82,904, €85,663 (LSI1), €88,429 (LSI2)

Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) rate. This salary is payable to an individual who is required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension (in general those persons whose initial appointment to the Public Service is on or after 6th April 1995).

€68,988, €70,569, €72,134, €73,715, €75,288, €76,862, €78,429, €80,020, €81,378 (LSI1), €84,002 (LSI2)

Non-Personal Pension Contribution (non-PPC) rate. This salary is payable to an individual who is not required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension scheme.

Annual Leave: 27 days per annum. This leave is based on a five day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays.

Note:

· entry will be at point 1 of the scale and will not be subject to negotiation;

· different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a serving Civil Servant or Public Servant;

· the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

Contract: Permanent Contract

Probation: There is a 6 month probationary period which may at the discretion of the CEO be extended to 10 months.

Selection Process

Prior to completing your application, please read the Important Candidate Information Booklet on our careers page here: www.nationaltransport.ie/about-us/careers

How to Apply

Please submit your application in one single word document or PDF referencing the title of the role you wish to apply for in the subject of the email to careers@nationaltransport.ie with the following:

1. A comprehensive cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role of Project Manager - Metrolink; and

2. A comprehensive CV (not to exceed 3 pages).

Please note that omission of any or part of the 2 requested documents, as set out above, will render the application incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the next stage of the selection process.

Closing Date

The closing date and time for applications is strictly 12pm (noon) on Friday, 29th November 2024. Applications received after the specified deadline cannot be accepted.

If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 2 working days of applying, please email careers@nationaltransport.ie.