BID - IRL - Employer’s Representative & Project Manager - Multidisciplinary Consultancy - Dublin, Ireland (f/m/d)

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Dublin, Ireland
Entry date: July 1, 2026
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Part Time
Job-Ref.: 565780
DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH
Civil engineering and architecture
Academic Professionals

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Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

We are currently seeking an Employer’s Representative & Project Manager to work with us in Ireland. The focus of the role is to act as the client’s delegated authority for contract administration and project delivery across Phase 6 (Construction & Implementation) and Phase 7 (Close out). Ensure safe, compliant, timely, and cost effective execution of multidisciplinary civil engineering works.

Responsibilities:

Act on behalf of the Client in the administration and management of Phase 6 and Phase 7 call-off contracts, ensuring compliance with the agreed scope, programme, quality and commercial requirements.
Perform the duties of Employer’s Representative / Project Manager under the applicable contract form, including administration of instructions, early warnings, compensation events / change control, payment assessment and contractual correspondence.
Lead the delivery of construction administration services, coordinating the inputs of Resident Engineers, design support, safety, environmental and commercial specialists to maintain integrated project delivery.
Monitor contractor performance against programme, quality, safety, environmental and cost requirements, and take timely action to address emerging risks, delays, non-conformances and interface issues.
Manage project governance and reporting, including progress reports, risk and issue registers, commercial updates, change logs and other PMP-001 Phase 6 and 7 deliverables required by IÉ.
Oversee collaboration with IÉ, contractors, designers, stakeholders and internal delivery teams to support efficient decision-making and timely resolution of technical, contractual and delivery matters.
Support testing, commissioning, safety assurance, handover and entry into service, ensuring that outstanding actions are tracked through to completion.
Lead Phase 7 close-out activities, including Project Completion Reports, final account support, close-out of handover issues, Defects Liability Period matters, retention release and capture of lessons learned.
Support the discharge of Health & Safety, PSDP and Section 17 obligations relevant to the role, in coordination with the appointed specialists and wider project team.

Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in the supervision of major civil engineering projects, in line with the tender requirements.
Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
Proven experience acting in an Employer’s Representative, Project Manager, Contract Administrator or comparable delivery leadership role on major infrastructure or railway projects.
Strong working knowledge of construction-stage contract administration, including change management, payment assessment, claims handling, risk management and commercial reporting.
Familiarity with both NEC-based and GCCC / Public Works-style contract environments, with the ability to apply sound contractual judgement during project execution.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary delivery teams and to coordinate design, site supervision, safety, environmental and commercial inputs through construction and close-out.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, designers and project partners in a live delivery environment.
Sound understanding of Health & Safety obligations applicable to construction delivery in Ireland, including coordination with PSDP / PSCS functions and broader assurance requirements.
Experience in testing, commissioning, handover, defects management and project close-out would be advantageous.
Relevant professional memberships, chartership and project / contract management training would be beneficial.
Willingness to travel in line with client and business requirements.

Our offer

Professional onboarding and development

We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.
Attractive employment conditions

We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.
Work safety

Our international security support ensures safe working conditions worldwide and provides you with relevant information for a safe living around the globe.
International career opportunities

We offer attractive career opportunities - worldwide. With a work environment that encourages growth and creativity, you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents and bring markets and people together.
Intercultural teams

With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries across all engineering disciplines worldwide, we are shaping railways for the world of tomorrow. A strong team spirit, intercultural mindset and engagement are essential parts of our success.