Our client, a leading consultancy in the infrastructure sector, is currently seeking an Interface Manager to join their team on a major transport infrastructure programme in Dublin, Ireland. This role is critical in ensuring the successful coordination and integration of complex construction and logistics interfaces across the lifecycle of a high-profile infrastructure project.
 

Key Responsibilities

Interface Strategy & Coordination:

Lead the development and implementation of the project-wide interface strategy, ensuring alignment across contracts, systems, and stakeholders. Coordinate logistics, construction integration, and security strategies across pre-construction and delivery phases. Ensure clear definition and ownership of responsibilities across interfacing work packages.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, including local authorities, transport agencies, and utility providers. Collaborate with the Project Delivery Partner to implement interface strategies effectively. Support cross-functional integration within the Development and Delivery function.

Governance & Delivery Oversight:

Review and refine the Interface Agreement in collaboration with the client, ensuring it supports successful project delivery. Ensure all interface activities comply with HSSEQ, scope, time, and cost parameters. Oversee physical site security operations where required.

Technical & Team Leadership:

Provide technical guidance to the interface team and wider project teams. Coordinate with design and construction disciplines to ensure functional and seamless integration. Contribute to project management processes, including specifications, supervision, and final acceptance of works. Skills, Experience & Education

Essential:

Degree (Level 8 or equivalent) in engineering, construction, or project management. Proven experience managing integration on complex infrastructure projects. Strong track record in stakeholder coordination and interface management within regulated environments. Familiarity with NEC contracts and unionised project settings. Demonstrated leadership in safety-critical sectors such as metro or rail.

Desirable:

Master’s degree (Level 9 or equivalent) in a relevant field. Professional memberships (e.g., SCSI, RICS, CIOB, IEI, CIArb). Six Sigma or equivalent process improvement certification.

Location: UK