Associate Director - Systems

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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

From MetroLink in Dublin to wider light rail and heavy rail investment programmes, you’ll work with industry-leading experts delivering complex, high-profile projects for clients including Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail).

A little more about your role…

As an Associate Director – Systems, you will play a senior role in leading the delivery of rail systems and multidisciplinary integration across major infrastructure programmes in Ireland.

You will provide technical leadership, client advisory, and delivery oversight, ensuring that systems are effectively defined, integrated, and delivered across complex project environments.

Working closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams, you will support projects across the full lifecycle—from early-stage development and design through to construction, testing, and commissioning.

You will also contribute to the growth of WSP’s rail systems capability in Ireland, supporting work winning, team development, and strategic delivery.

• Lead the delivery of systems engineering and integration activities across major rail and metro programmes

• Provide technical leadership and assurance across design, integration, and delivery phases

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting decision-making and programme outcomes

• Oversee the definition, management, and integration of system requirements across multidisciplinary teams

• Coordinate interfaces across rail systems, civils, MEP, and operational environments

• Support and guide teams in the application of systems engineering best practice (including digital and model-based approaches where appropriate)

• Lead and contribute to technical reviews, assurance processes, and governance frameworks

• Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies

• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities, supporting successful delivery

• Contribute to business development and work-winning activities within the Irish rail sector

• Mentor and develop early-career engineers and emerging leaders within the team

What we are looking for you to demonstrate…

• Strong experience within rail, metro, or light rail infrastructure, ideally in Ireland or the UK

• Proven track record in systems engineering, integration, or design assurance on complex infrastructure programmes

• Experience working across the full project lifecycle, including design, construction, and commissioning

• Client-facing experience, with the ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders

• Experience leading or supporting multidisciplinary teams on large-scale projects

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and integration in rail environments

• Ability to lead technical assurance and governance processes

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Strong capability in multidisciplinary coordination and interface management

• Commercial awareness, with the ability to balance quality, risk, and delivery outcomes

• Leadership capability with a collaborative and people-focused approach

Desirable Skills:

• INCOSE ASEP Certification

• Chartered Engineer, or strong progress towards.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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