Technical Director

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.

Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. From motorways to tramways, water and wastewater treatment to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges and to deliver climate responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

About Egis in Ireland

Egis has operated in Ireland since 1994 and is one of the largest multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering and operations firms in the country.  Our services in Ireland span the full lifespan of infrastructure, from upstream feasibility studies through design, construction supervision, delivery and operations. Operating across the entire value chain of consulting, design and operation, Egis is the only group to understand infrastructure in its entirety. Our current activities in Ireland include operating the Dublin Tunnel and the Jack Lynch Tunnel in Cork, overseeing 470km of Ireland’s motorways and working on the design and delivery of major transport projects and mobility services.

With over 600 staff in Ireland across 16 offices nationwide, we are committed to enabling sustainable economic development and responding to the requirements of population growth while addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions. In 2023 Egis acquired JB Barry & Partners, an engineering firm which has worked on major projects such as the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dublin and the N17/N18 Gort to Tuam PPP motorway scheme in Galway. The Egis engineering division is now almost 200 people strong across four offices in Dublin, Castlebar, Cork and Limerick.

We are looking for a Technical or Associate Director to join our growing consultancy practice and provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of transportation infrastructure projects. This is a senior leadership role responsible for programme management, technical oversight, resource planning, and client engagement at the highest level.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the strategic development of our transportation business, ensuring the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects while mentoring teams and strengthening our client relationships.

You will be involved in business planning, resource optimisation, risk management, and the development of integrated, sustainable transport solutions across the public transport and active travel sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Engineer with 15+ years’ experience, seeking to take a step into a business-critical leadership role within a progressive and dynamic consultancy environment, 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership across a portfolio of transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams and project managers, ensuring alignment with client expectations and company objectives.
• Act as a senior point of contact for key clients.
• Oversee programme-level planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management to ensure efficient and consistent delivery.
• Drive technical excellence and quality across all stages of design and project lifecycles.
• Shape project delivery strategies and contribute to the continuous improvement of internal systems and processes.
• Provide high-level input on commercial matters including contract strategy, fee proposals, variation orders and project profitability.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the growth and development of the transportation team.
• Work closely with the Service Line Director and leadership team on strategic planning, team structure, recruitment and long-term growth initiatives.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent internationally recognised body.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the design and delivery of transport infrastructure.
• Extensive experience in the planning, design, and delivery of large-scale, complex infrastructure projects across all project phases.
• Proven ability to manage project portfolios and programmes, with excellent commercial and contractual awareness.
• Strong track record in stakeholder engagement, client management, and collaborative delivery.
• Broad technical knowledge of transport infrastructure including roads, public transport, and active travel.
• Familiarity with Irish design standards and guidelines including TII Publications, DMURS, NTA PAGs, and the Cycle Design Manual.
• Experience successfully delivering projects working with Local Authorities and the NTA
• Highly effective communicator with strong leadership and influencing skills

• Strategic role within a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy.
• Access to complex and high-profile projects.
• Opportunities to shape company direction and influence key decisions.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership team.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Market-leading salary and benefits package.
• CPD and career development support at Director level.