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Job description

The Regional Manager, Eastern Region Metro will be responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, development and administration of Grand Canal Metro (including Grand Canal Docks) and Royal Canal Metro (including Spencer Dock) and play a critical supporting role in formulating and implementing the Dublin Development Strategy. The Regional Manager Metro will also be responsible for the management of Professional, Technical, Administrative and Operational Staff in the region. The role of the Regional Manager will be to provide strategic leadership of a waterway region to deliver on Waterways Ireland’s engagement, customer service and financial objectives. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• The management, maintenance and development of the inland navigations and its property and other infrastructural assets.
• Contribute to and delivery of an integrated approach to the management and co-ordination of all operational activities across the entire Operations Function.
• Support the development objectives to increase recreational use of waterways to develop the social, health and economic benefits the navigation provide; and ensure effective community engagement, alongside Marketing & Development.
• Put processes in place to ensure best practice approaches and adherence to Health & Safety Governance in the assigned regional areas.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A comprehensive understanding of the issues involved in the management of complex operations and significant financial and people resources, across a multi-disciplinary work environment.
• Evidence of the successful management and implementation of large-scale projects.
• Evidence of the ability to identify, develop and nurture mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
• Evidence of successfully leading and developing teams in the achievement of results.
• A proven track record in the implementation and management of statutory and organisational Health and Safety requirements associated with construction and maintenance works.

Desirable Skills

• Chartered Engineering status from a recognised Professional Body.
• Recognised Project Management Qualification.
• A Masters in Business Administration or Public Administration from a recognised University or College.
• Experience in the successful management of large, complex projects in a water-based environment.

Further Information

Salary: 99,723 - 123,349 Euros per annum.