Site Engineer, TPS Project, Capital Investments - Iarnród Éireann
Location – Railway Systems Building, Heuston Station
Salary – (Grade J37)
Applications are being invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position TPS Trackside Site Engineer.
We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced TPS Site Engineer to join our dynamic team at Iarnród Éireann. In this role, you will play a crucial role in implementing trackside infrastructure associated with the Train Protection System (TPS). Your main responsibilities will include providing Site supervision support in terms of project site controls, assisting with the smooth implementation of projects, provide advice and assist with the implementation of arrangements required by applicable industry standards, regulations, and legislation.
Role and Purpose
- Manage the implementation of trackside infrastructure for the Train Protection System.
- Provide support and supervision to on-site supervisors for various tasks including SET asset correlation, TPS design modifications, ETCS equipment room enabling works modifications, and technical assistance to SSTS’s, RM’s, and SMS’s.
- Efficiently communicate and manage staff resources.
- Ensure project activities are executed by competent staff in accordance with relevant rules, procedures, and standards.
- Plan and document all project work.
- Monitor performance in terms of safety, planned activity, manpower allocation, budget, and schedule.
- Actively promote a culture of safety through participation in risk workshops and conducting audits.
- Ensure compliance with all Safety Regulations and Standards (SRS).
Essential Criteria
- A minimum of 2 years relevant site supervision and project engineering experience in railway or construction engineering environment.
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Demonstrated management and engineering capability appropriate to the role and purpose of the position.
- Excellent understanding of Health and Safety issues in a construction/rail environment.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Availability to work nights and occasional weekend shifts.
- Full driver’s License.
Desirable Criteria
- Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety)
- Valid Safe Pass card
- Experience of working on a Railway Construction Project.
- Demonstrable understanding of good Project Management Procedures
- Knowledge of contract management and law.
- Experience in the delivery of Safety Management Systems.
- Member of a registered Construction Institution (Engineers Ireland, ICE or similar)
Competencies
- Planning and Organising
- Teamwork and Flexibility
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Specialist Technical and Safety Knowledge
Please note that the above responsibilities are comprehensive but not exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please contact capitalprogrecruitment@irishrail.ie.
A competency-based interview will form this part of the selection process. Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of their application/CV and relevant experience.
If any applicants have special requirements, please advise Shared Services when forwarding your application.
If you are interested in applying for this role, applications including CVs should be forwarded to: capitalprogrecruitment@irishrail.ie by COB Friday 11th of April 2025.
Please contact HR Shared Services, Connolly HQ by mail at the above e-mail address for any queries regarding the above position.
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