Asset Management & Operations Director

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking an Asset Management & Operations Director to support a major transport programme in Ireland (Dublin). This is a high impact leadership role where you will shape and drive programme wide asset management strategy, ensuring long term performance, resilience, and value from critical infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Lead the delivery of strategic asset management services across programme, project, and lifecycle stages
• Champion the application of ISO 55000 aligned practices, tailored to deliver real world value
• Enhance client asset management capability through improvements in governance, processes, systems, and data
• Act as a trusted advisor, building strong client relationships and influencing strategic decision making
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high quality outcomes
• Drive innovation through the use of digital tools, data, and emerging technologies
• Provide leadership and mentorship to teams, supporting capability growth and succession planning

About You

• Extensive experience in Asset Management, with a proven track record of delivering value in complex environments
• Professionally accredited or chartered (e.g. IAM, Engineering, or equivalent)
• Strong background within asset intensive industries, ideally with rail or light rail exposure
• Demonstrated leadership of teams leveraging data and digital solutions for decision making
• Strategic thinker with a whole lifecycle perspective
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at a senior level
• Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and resolve challenges constructively
• Established external network and ability to contribute to business development and thought leadership

Benefits

• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life assurance and income protection
• Generous annual leave, with the option to buy/sell additional days
• Flexible and hybrid working to support work life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
• Professional development support, including chartership and training
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects shaping Ireland's future

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery.