Title:  Technical Lead

We have an exciting opportunity based in Dublin, where you’ll help shape the future of our rail systems engineering capability in Ireland. As Technical Lead – S&T, you’ll provide technical authority, leadership and confidence across a growing portfolio of safety critical rail projects.

Location: Dublin (Freight Building, D01)
Contract: Permeant
Hours: 40

In this role, you will be responsible for shaping technical solutions, assuring engineering integrity and acting as a trusted expert across signalling and telecoms disciplines. You will play a key role in ensuring that complex rail systems are designed, assured and delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently.

What You’ll Do:

• Acting as the technical authority for S&T activities across rail projects, providing direction, challenge and assurance
• Undertaking the role of Designated Project Engineer (DPE), Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) or Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) where appointed
• Management of Systems Safety Engineering (CSM-RA, EIS, T&C, Systems Integration)
• Providing senior technical input into project planning, design development, method statements and risk assessments
• Leading and coordinating multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to ensure systems integration, compliance and constructability
• Working closely with clients to interpret requirements, provide expert advice and shape practical, safe engineering solutions
• Supporting bids, proposals and early project development, including the presentation of technical solutions to clients
• Providing technical leadership during delivery, installations, testing and commissioning activities
• Supporting Engineering Managers with decisions on engineering resources, capability and technical strategy
• Championing best practice within a safety‑critical rail environment, ensuring engineering decisions prioritise safety, assurance and long‑term asset performance

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• Significant experience in rail systems engineering, with strong expertise in SET disciplines
• Proven ability to operate as a senior technical authority within a safety‑critical rail environment
• Experience working in client‑facing technical roles, providing confident, credible advice and leadership
• Strong understanding of rail systems integration, assurance and safety requirements
• Ability to lead, influence and mentor engineers and project teams
• Comfortable presenting technical solutions and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value culture, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sam Heron, our recruiter for this role, at Samantha.Heron@amey.co.uk.