Technical Interface Manager

Transport Infrastructure Ireland is holding a competition for the appointment to the position ofMetroLink Technical Interface ManagerClosing date: 12pm (noon) Monday 17th November 2025GeneralTransport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) was set up to deliver and operate safe and efficient light rail and national road networks. TIIs mission is to deliver transport infrastructure and services that contribute to the quality of life of the people of Ireland and support the countrys economic growth.TIIs ability to deliver and operate light rail and roads networks efficiently is recognised, as evidenced by the portfolio of National Development Plan (NDP) 20212030 investments entrusted to TII and its partners to deliver.Under the NDP there are three areas under the remit of TII which identify key priorities:Investment in public transport infrastructureto be delivered on behalf of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in line with the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042. This Strategy commits to the undertaking of appraisal, planning and design of Luas network expansion to Bray, Finglas, Lucan and Poolbeg. Importantly, the Plan also sets out a firm commitment to deliver a metro rail system known as MetroLink that will run from Swords to Charlemont, connecting Dublin Airport with the city centre and providing interchanges with other public transport services including Iarnrd Eireann at Glasnevin, the DART at Tara Street and Luas at OConnell Street and Charlemont. TII also delivers light railway infrastructure being planned in other cities. Currently TII is working in partnership with the NTA on the planning and design of Cork Light Rail Transit.Investment in national roads, active travel and Greenway infrastructure will be delivered in accordance with the guiding principles of the Department of Transport, National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland and the Strategy for Future Development of National and Regional Greenways. The major roads, active travel and Greenways projects to be delivered and funding provisions are set out in the NDP 2021 to 2030. TII also has a new function for the delivery of zero and low emission vehicle infrastructure (ZEVI) under the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023.Investment in asset management, maintenance and renewal expenditurewill need to increase over the lifetime of the NDP to meet the required investment levels for the current transport network and for new projects as they come into service.TIIs ambitious plans for infrastructural delivery will drive Irelands long term economic, environmental and social progress across all parts of the country over the next decade. The NDP, which is aligned with the delivery of the objectives of the National Planning Framework (NPF), sets out a roadmap and the level of investment which will underpin the NPF and drive its implementation over the next ten years.To find out more about TII visit our website,MetroLink ProgrammeMetroLink is a transformative piece of public transport infrastructure and will be Dublins first metro railway. The system will offer a high-capacity, high-frequency metro railway with 16 new stations from Swords to Charlemont. It will interlink with multiple transport networks, including Dublin Airport, Irish Rail, DART, Dublin Bus, and Luas, promoting a seamlessly integrated transport experience for the Greater Dublin Area.The majority of its 19km route is underground, marking a paradigm shift for Irish public transport. Upon launch, MetroLink will provide trains every three minutes during peak times, with expected annual passenger numbers of 53 million, providing unprecedented convenience of travel to passengers.MetroLink Technical Interface ManagerJob DetailsTitle Of RoleTechnical Interface ManagerGradeAssistant Principal HigherDirectorateMetroLinkNature Of EmploymentThis is a specified purpose contracttothe completion of the Utilities Enabling contract works.No Of Roles1FunctionDeliveryWorkstreamAdvanced and Enabling WorksReports ToHead of Enabling & Advance works.Work Location:The successful candidate will be based in TII Offices on Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, or such other place as determined by TII. Blended working arrangements in place.Job DescriptionThe Technical Interface Manager is responsible for overseeing the supporting works to the MetroLink Technical Stakeholder Programme in planning the delivery of the Metrolink programme from Enabling Works through to final Delivery. The role holder supports design and engineering engagement with technical stakeholders, ensuring consents & licences, legal agreements and Commercial discharge of MetroLink obligations throughout the lifetime of the programme are completed in a timely collaborative manner that supports the programme. The role facilitates teamwork and managing key risks associated with technical stakeholders in order to enable the delivery of the MetroLink programme. The successful candidate will be an accomplished communicator demonstrating the capability of working on his/her own initiative. A crucial aspect of the role involves establishing strong, trusting relationships with key stakeholders and securing their support for the delivery process of the enabling works. The role holder will manage relationships with stakeholders and ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices. The role holder is key in the implementation phase of MetroLink, demanding a candidate who possesses maturity of thought with a keen sense of judgement, commensurate with the requirements of the form of contract being adopted for these works.Principal AccountabilitiesManage the interfaces between the project and third parties contributing to optimal development and program set up for successful procurement, delivery and commissioning of the programme.Engage with key third party technical stakeholders effected by project works to understand their needs and concerns, taking measures to maintain effective relationships throughout the project with Contractors.Co-ordinate design and construction interfaces to third parties, including handover of the works with the MetroLink main infrastructure contract and other enabling contracts, including liaising with the wider integrated MetroLink team.Provide input and solutions which allow for minimal third party impact, whilst maintaining commercially effective project delivery.Liaise with a large multi-disciplinary team of internal resources and external advisors to develop detailed interface plans, stakeholder engagement plans, monitoring, tracking and co-ordinating their implementation.Organise and participate in both internal and external stakeholder meetings to discuss project progress and address any concern.Collaborate with project managers and engineers to integrate technical requirements into the overall project programme.Contribute to the project schedule of works and progress monitoring throughout the projectLiaise with heads of departments to ensure appropriate resource management.Maintain effective relationships with third parties in order to avoid disputes and commercial compensation claimsMaintain effective communication with stakeholders, including subcontractors, suppliers, government, agencies and community representatives as well as managing any issues ensuring that they are dealt with quickly and efficiently.Ensure communication interfaces are professionally managed and assist in the production of communications by providing programme and technical information to the MetroLink Team as required.Advocate collaboration, integration and continuous improvement among multidisciplinary programme teams and stakeholders, taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.Oversee compliance with planning and programme policies across all related project activities.Support a collaborative culture which enables high performance by encouraging innovation and knowledge sharing.Promote an equitable, inclusive, accessible, and diverse workplace.Promote a proactive safety and sustainability culture.Perform additional tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role throughout the MetroLink programme.All the divisions within TII have inter-dependent responsibilities and close cooperation, collaboration and teamwork are required across the whole organisation to meet tight deadlines.Essential RequirementsCharacterEach candidate must be of good character.HealthA candidate for and any person holding the role must be fully competent and capable of undertaking duties attached to the role and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.ExperienceExperience, Skills and Qualifications7+ years' experience in relevant project management capacity, in a complex multidisciplinary environment.Experience working with infrastructure works a benefitExperience in quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet the required standards.SkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and consistent dialogue between all parties involved.Ability to effectively engage with and manage relationships with various stakeholders, including customers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.Accomplished communicator with the ability to demonstrate the capability of working on his/her own initiativeAbility to make key decisions on construction projects.Proficient in gathering, documenting, and analysing project requirements to ensure they align with customer and operational needsExpertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with the project.Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and ensure cohesive project delivery.Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions to keep the project on trackFlexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and relate to individuals and groups both technical and non-technical.Strong analytical and organisational skillsAbility to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service.Ability to see the bigger picture by understanding the programme risk not just the project risk.Strong commercial acumen with a comprehensive understanding of business operations and the ability to make strategic decisions that drive success.Formal Education QualificationsDegree or 3rd level professional qualification (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g. Engineering, ScienceProfessional MembershipsAPM or other Project Management QualificationBe a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland or be professionally registered at an equivalent level with an equivalent organisation is desirable but not required.NoteIn order to assure the shortlisting panel that you satisfy these requirements you must explicitly reference how you meet the requirements in your application. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages.Candidates who come under consideration following the final selection stage will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications and evidence of fluency in the English language.Candidates who are unable to show that they hold the required qualifications may be withdrawn from the competition at any stage. An invitation to interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility.Key Competencies for effective performance at AP Higher level have been outlined in Appendix APRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICEThe scale of pay for AP Higher as of 1 August 2025 is as follows:PersonalPension Contribution(PPC)PayScale€89,432 - €111,822- personal pension contribution (PPC) rate. This salary is payable to an individual who is required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension (in general those persons whose initial appointment to the Public Service is on or after 6th April 1995).Non PPC Scale€84,954- €106,233-non personal pension contribution (non-PPC) rate. This salary is payable to an individual who is not required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension scheme.N o t eEntry salary will be at the minimum point of the scale and will not be subject to negotiationDifferent pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil Servant or Public ServantThe rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.TenureThis is a specified purpose contract to the completion of the Utilities Enabling contract works.AnnualLeaveThe appointee will be entitled to 30 days annual leave a year. This leave is exclusive of public holidays.Superannuation and RetirementThe successful candidate will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the Civil Service at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (Single Scheme).Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history.Keyprovisionsattachingtomembership Of The Single SchemeareasfollowsPensionable Age: The minimum age at which pension is payable is 66Retirement Age: Scheme members must retire on reaching the age of 70.Career average earnings are used to calculate benefits (a pension and lump sum amount accrue each year and are up-rated each year by reference to CPI).Post retirement pension increases are linked to CPI.Pension AbatementIf the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during his/her re-employment that pension will be subject to abatementinaccordance withthe PublicService Pensions(Single Scheme andOtherProvisions)Act2012, (the2012 Act).Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil or Public Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER), the Department of Health Circular7/2010 VER/VRS or the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular letter LG(P) 06/2013 which, renders a person ineligible for the competition) the entitlement to that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements may, however, be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible.DepartmentofEducation and Skills EarlyRetirementSchemeforTeachersCircular102/2007The Department of Education and Skills introduced an Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers. It is a condition of the Early Retirement Scheme that with the exception of the situations set out in paragraphs 10.2 and 10.3 of the relevant circular documentation, and with those exceptions only, if a teacher accepts early retirement under Strands 1, 2 or 3 of this scheme and is subsequently employed in any capacity in any area of the public sector, payment of pension to that person under the scheme will immediately cease. Pension payments will, however, be resumed on the ceasing of such employment or on the person's 60th birthday, whichever is the later, but on resumption, the pension will be based on the person's actual reckonable service as a teacher (i.e. the added years previously granted will not be taken into account in the calculation of the pension payment).Ill-Health RetirementPlease note that where an individual has retired from a Civil/Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment.Pension AccrualA 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one pre-existing public service pension scheme (i.e. non-Single Scheme) as per the 2012 Act shall apply. This 40-year limit is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment.Additional Superannuation ContributionThis appointment is subject to the Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) in accordance with the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017.Eligibilityand CertainRestrictionson Eligibilityto CompeteCandidates should note that eligibility to compete is conditional upon candidates, where applicable, having the necessary requisite work permits/visas/permissions to enable them to work legally in this country.AppointmentsfrompanelsIt is envisaged that a panel of qualified individuals will be established from which vacancies for this position may be filled within 12 months from date of appointment to panel. Qualification and placement on a panel is nota guarantee of appointment to a position. Please note that once an offer of appointment has been accepted a candidate will be removed from the panel and no further offers of appointment will be made.Incentivised SchemeforEarlyRetirement(ISER)It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position.DepartmentofHealthand Children Circular(7/2010)The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility).DepartmentofEnvironment,Community&LocalGovernment(CircularLetterLG(P)06/2013)The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for re- employment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor).CollectiveAgreement:RedundancyPaymentstoPublicServantsThe Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility).DeclarationApplicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate.APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESSHow To ApplyPlease submit the 3 documents as set out below to our website by clicking Apply belowA short cover letter/ personal statement (i.e. no more than 2 pages)outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements for the position.A comprehensive CV, detailed as relevant to the position (no longer than 3 pages).A fully completed Key Achievements Form (attached).We request that all three documents are submitted in a single word document or PDFwhere possible.Please note that omission of any or part of the 3 requested documents, as set out above, will render the application incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the next stage of the selection process