Project Director – PMCM Rail (Southern Ireland Market)

About the Opportunity

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

At WSP, you will join a global organisation delivering transformative infrastructure programmes across Ireland, the UK, and internationally. You will work alongside industry-leading experts and support the expansion of our PMCM Rail offering in Southern Ireland, helping us build strong client relationships and establish WSP as a trusted project delivery partner.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the expansion of WSP’s PMCM Rail footprint across Southern Ireland.
• Establish strong, trusted relationships with key Irish rail clients.
• Act as a client advisor, understanding client objectives and translating them into successful delivery strategies.
• Support pipeline development, regional positioning and strategic bids within the Ireland rail market.
• Represent WSP at client engagements, industry events, and sector forums across Ireland.

About You

• Degree in engineering, construction, management or a related discipline.
• Chartered membership of a recognised professional body (or working toward it).
• APM / MSP / PMI / PRINCE2 / Six Sigma qualifications beneficial.
• Proven experience leading major rail or infrastructure projects.
• Experience engaging with rail organisations (Irish Rail, NTA, TII, Network Rail or similar).
• A strong understanding of the Ireland transport or rail market is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership, commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement at senior level.
• Experience delivering NEC3/4 projects in a client-facing environment.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams and establish trusted client relationships.
• Strategic thinker with curiosity, adaptability and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy.
• Inclusivity & Belonging with a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing support through the Thrive programme and Virtual GP service.
• Flexibility with WSP My Hour and other part-time and flexible working arrangements.
• Development opportunities through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

About Company

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.