Principal Enabling Works Engineer & Project… at AECOM · Dublin

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

AECOM is seeking an experienced Enabling Works Project Manager: Rail projects to join our team in Dublin.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates eager to take the next step in their career, delivering multidisciplinary infrastructure projects that shape the future of Ireland’s transport landscape.

You will play a leading role in the design and delivery of projects across roads, rail, public transport, greenways, and enabling works, working alongside a collaborative and innovative team.

Join AECOM's thriving Transportation Team in Ireland—a 150+ strong professional network operating across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Belfast. Due to significant growth fuelled by a robust pipeline of major infrastructure projects and programmes.

What you’ll do

The Enabling Works Project Manager: Rail projects is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of early-stage enabling works across major infrastructure or development programmes. This includes activities such as site preparation, utility diversions, demolition, surveys, and other essential pre-construction works. The role ensures these activities are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, enabling a smooth transition into the main construction phase.

Within the programme, the Enabling Works Project Manager plays a key role in the successful delivery of all enabling works packages. This involves supporting the management and coordination of stakeholders and interface partners throughout all project phases, including design, planning, procurement, construction, and operations. The position is critical in aligning early works with wider programme objectives, particularly in relation to operational integration, while ensuring adherence to safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure each package is delivered in line with programme timelines, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
• Liaise with local authorities, heritage and environmental bodies, and utility providers to maintain compliance and effective coordination.
• Oversee the integration of enabling works into the wider programme, minimising disruption to subsequent phases.
• Monitor and report on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies related to enabling works.
• Ensure all activities are carried out with a strong focus on safety, environmental protection, and community impact.
• Define and manage project scope, budget, and schedules.
• Track project performance and adjust plans where necessary to maintain delivery objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and building codes.
• Prepare and present clear, accurate progress reports to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues or delays to keep projects on track.
• Undertake site inspections and enforce quality control standards.
• Manage and administer contracts for individual projects within the wider programme.
• Monitor, track, and report on project expenditure, schedule, milestones, change control, and quality performance.

What we offer:

• Flexible hybrid working.
• Professional development support, mentorship schemes, and training agreements with major engineering institutions.
• Career development opportunities via AECOM University, technical practice networks, and volunteering days.
• A range of core and personalised benefits tailored to your lifestyle and well-being.
• Save As You Earn - Savings related share-option scheme.
• Charity & Community Activities – fundraising challenges, sponsored walks/runs, STEM outreach days, and local volunteering initiatives.
• Wellbeing Events – yoga sessions, wellness weeks, lunchtime walks/cycles, and mental health awareness activities.
• Sports & Clubs – five-a-side football, cycling groups, running, hiking and chess clubs, and participation in corporate challenge events and many more.
• Annual Celebrations – summer events, holiday celebrations, and recognition awards.

Ready to lead the delivery of sustainable transport solutions in Ireland? Apply today

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• An Irish National Framework Qualification Level 8 (Honours Degree) or higher in Civil Engineering or related discipline. International applicants will hold an equivalent Degree recognised by the International Engineering Alliance (from a signatory of the Washington Accord).
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is highly desirable.
• 7 to 12 years’ relevant experience in the design and delivery of major roads, major public transport, light rail, rail, or enabling works projects. Or similar transferable experience from water, energy, or utilities sectors.
• Proven track record of leading project teams and delivering projects to programme and budget.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and European design standards, planning processes, and statutory requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Desirable experience / Qualifications:

The following are areas of desirable skillsets and qualifications for the role:

• Project Management Qualifications, such as PMP
• Construction Manager Qualifications, such as CCM
• NEC3/4 ECC Supervision Accreditation
• Chartership, or close to Chartership in relevant professional body
• OSHA Safety Certification

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! #STAP

For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.