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Technical Director - Highways and Infrastructure

Belfast, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-01 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead the delivery of major road infrastructure, public transport, rail, greenways, and active travel projects across Ireland for local and national clients.

Role type

Senior IC Technical Director / Regional Director (Transportation Engineering)

Builds

Feasibility, concept, preliminary, and detailed design; community engagement; project delivery; construction management for multi-discipline transportation schemes.

Domain

Civil engineering, transportation infrastructure, roads, public transport, energy transition (cabling/substations), and active travel in Ireland.

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Team leadership, business development, project delivery, business management, commercial acumen, risk management, client relationship management, proposal development, technical expertise in multi-disciplinary projects, knowledge of UK/Ireland design standards and contracts (NEC, GSCC PWC), ability to work flexibly across offices.

Preferred skills

Chartered status, membership of a professional institution, relevant degree.

Technologies

NEC, GSCC PWC, GIS, HV Cabling, Sub Station, Solar farms, Windfarms.

Responsibilities

Develop sound client relationships and identify commercial opportunities; act as Project Director/Manager monitoring financial performance; ensure technical content and quality align with project briefs; support and monitor team skills and career progression; deputise for key Directors; prepare detailed proposals and fee bids; establish working relationships with internal teams (Streets, Planning, Structures, Water, Power, Landscape).

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities.

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