Station Interface Manager

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