Collins McNicholas Recruitment is proud to be supporting Waterways Ireland in the recruitment for an exciting leadership opportunity. An experienced Regional Manager is required to oversee the day-to-day management, development, and maintenance of key navigational infrastructure within the Grand Canal Metro and Royal Canal Metro areas (including Grand Canal Docks and Spencer Dock). This role plays a pivotal part in the implementation of the wider Dublin Development Strategy, leading a multidisciplinary team while managing operational and capital resources. This is a permanent position based onsite in Dublin offering hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of navigation infrastructure management across assigned metro areas.
- Develop and lead operational and development strategies to enhance public engagement, usage, and recreational value.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety governance and risk management standards.
- Manage staff performance and development across technical, administrative, and operational teams.
- Lead project delivery in collaboration with internal departments and external contractors.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with public bodies, local authorities, and funding partners.
- Act as a regional spokesperson and representative at public and stakeholder events.
- Oversee procurement, capital budgeting, financial forecasting, and contractor management.
- Support corporate planning and contribute to the wider strategic direction as a member of the Senior Management Team.
Essential Criteria:
- Level 8 Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related Business/Public Management field.
- Minimum 5 years' senior management experience in a relevant sector (infrastructure, water resources, construction, or engineering).
- Proven ability to manage large teams and complex operational functions.
- Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or development projects.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills.
- Thorough understanding of Health & Safety standards within infrastructure or maintenance works.
- Full clean driving licence or equivalent access to transport.
- Right to work in Ireland.
Desirable:
- Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent professional membership).
- Project Management Qualification (e.g. PMP, Prince2).
- Master's degree in Business or Public Administration.
- Previous experience managing projects in a water-based or marine environment.
Additional Info:
- This role requires regular site visits and flexibility to adapt to the organisation’s evolving operational structure.
- The role is part of the Senior Operations Management Team and will involve cross-regional coordination.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ranait Coughlan
ranait.coughlan@collinsmcnicholas.ie
(090) 6450664 (01) 66 200 88