Description
We are seeking an experienced Rail Operations and/or Maintenance professional to play a key role in growing our CEAS presence across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
This pivotal role will act as the primary CEAS/Rail Advisory point of contact for our Irish rail clients, helping shape, win, and deliver high-quality advisory, operational, and technical services across both jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape and evolve Asset Management strategies in line with organisational goals and Asset Management standards/best practices.
- Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary engineering teams to align designs with requirements and key strategic objectives.
- Develop Asset Management and Maintenance strategies for rail organisations.
- Developing, maintaining, and optimising Asset Management, Maintenance, and Renewal plans for multidisciplinary assets.
- Conducting and reviewing whole-life cost models & asset management plans.
- Coordinating PRAMS analysis, condition assessments, and risk-based maintenance planning.
- Support the integration of digital asset management systems.
- Facilitate workshops with clients and delivery partners.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Asset Management, Rail Systems, or a related field.
- Chartered Engineer with a Professional Engineering Council, such as IMechE, IET, IEE, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of Asset Management principles and standards (ISO 55000, ISO 55001 & ISO 55002).
- In-depth experience in maintaining one or more of the following classical railway system disciplines (asset classes), Rail Infrastructure Maintenance, or Rail Signalling Maintenance.
- Experience in managing the maintenance of one or more of the following classical railway system disciplines (asset classes), Rail Infrastructure Maintenance, or Rail Signalling Maintenance.
- Strong understanding of asset lifecycle, regulatory frameworks, and digital tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in asset data analytics, modelling, and reporting.
- Proven experience working independently across multiple projects.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with clients and project teams.
- Ability to build relationships and work with resources and teams across the business (regionally and internationally).
- Proven experience of asset management and lifecycle delivery ideally within transport, rail, or infrastructure sectors (dependant on grade).
- Professional certifications in Asset Management such as IAM certificate/diploma are highly desirable.
- Experience working on major rail programmes (e.g., HS2, East West Rail, TfL, Network Rail).
- Knowledge of sustainability and resilience in rail asset management.
- Experienced in the technical development and mentoring of people in asset management.