Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Capabilities
Civil and Structural
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#38702
Market
Transportation
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Be part of Ireland’s rail transformation
As Permanent Way Lead , you’ll shape major Heavy Rail, Light Rail and Metro programmes while growing our P‑Way capability nationwide across Ireland. This is your chance to lead teams, influence national infrastructure, and work on high‑profile projects for clients like Iarnród Éireann, TII and the NTA. If you’re ready to drive delivery, raise standards and make a real impact across Ireland’s rail future, we want to hear from you!
Jacobs is delivering major Heavy Rail, Light Rail and Metro projects across Ireland, including the Cork Line Level Crossings, Galway Line, Station Accessibility Programme, Cork Luas and MetroLink. These programmes span all stages of delivery—from Option Selection and Consenting to Detailed Design and Construction.
As we continue to expand our presence on the island of Ireland, we are committed to playing a central role in supporting Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the National Transport Authority in delivering the All‑Island Strategic Rail Review and the wider National Development Plan.
As Permanent Way Lead, you will play a key leadership role in driving project delivery, strengthening client relationships and supporting the growth of our rail capability across Ireland. You will help build and lead our Permanent Way team while contributing to technical excellence, innovation and securing new opportunities for Jacobs.
Our colleagues enjoy project diversity and global reach within collaborative and innovative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
Key deliverables
Lead Permanent Way engineering delivery, driving safe, timely and cost‑effective completion of all Permanent Way activities
Ensuring full alignment with Irish Rail standards, client requirements and relevant legislation, including CDM and CSM‑RA
Oversee design and construction compliance, maintaining rigorous compliance with standards, approvals processes and technical specifications
Manage and assure Permanent Way design and construction elements—reviewing outputs, addressing risks
Act as a technical authority for P‑Way
Serve as CRE/SPE/PE (or equivalent), providing trusted engineering leadership and resolving complex technical issues
Here's what you'll need
Located in Ireland to support strong face‑to‑face engagement with key clients
Experience acting as Permanent Way Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE), Senior Project Engineer (SPE), Project Engineer (PE) or equivalent
Proven ability to lead Permanent Way engineering activities, ensuring safe, timely and cost‑effective delivery of client requirements
Experience managing Permanent Way design and/or construction elements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and legislation
Competency in CDM, CSM‑RA, risk assessment and Engineering Management
Working knowledge of Irish Rail standards, approval processes and standard deliverables
Knowledge of Bentley RailTrack, Bentley OpenRail, ClearRoute2, DGauge Rift and/or Bentley MicroStation
What Jacobs offer
23 days paid leave + option to buy more (2 weeks per calendar year)
Strong pension with up to 14% contributions
Flexible working including a 4.5‑day week (role dependent)
Health, income & life cover (income protection + 4× salary life assurance)
Extras that matter : wellbeing, share plan, learning support & travel schemes
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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs .
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