Senior Network Planner LUAS

Senior Network Planner LUAS Location:Parkgate Business Centre, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8, or any such place as determined by TII/government policy. Some travel may be required. Blended working arrangements in place.

ROLE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TII is a statutory public agency responsible for managing and improving the countrys national road, cycling, light rail network and future MetroLink Metro service. The annual expenditure of the organisation is currently in the order of €1.0 to 1.5 billion. TII is based in Dublin, with some regional and local project offices.

The agency is responsible for managing significant road and light rail networks and assets on behalf of the state and these networks are used by millions of customers every year. TII works closely with the Department of Transport, the National Transport Authority, Local Authorities and various safety bodies (including the Commission for Rail Regulation) to fulfil its remit. The Luas light rail network, operating under the brand name Luas, is a vital component of Dublins transport system and carries significant passenger numbers (c. 55 million passenger journeys in 2025).

It requires ongoing asset management to maintain high standards of service, safety, and reliability. The current network spans approximately 43km with 67 stops and TII is currently working on extending the network a further c.30 km (with an additional c.32 stops) as part of the Governments NDP to connect the network to Finglas, Lucan, Poolbeg and Bray. In addition to the plans to extend the network significantly during the next decade or so, which will increase services and passenger volumes and place additional pressure on the performance and resilience of the network, many of the assets are now 20+ years old, which brings increased challenges in terms of obsolescence and planning for a larger scale asset renewal programme.

The Senior Network Planner is responsible for leading complex planning activities to support the efficient delivery of Luas Passenger Services on the existing light rail network. The role will also support the development and implementation of projects designed to enhance the resilience of the current network, improve passenger services as well as supporting the integration of new Luas lines to be delivered as part of the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2040. The role will include: Service Optimisation Planning: Establish and lead planning workstreams to optimise Luas services and customer experience through monitoring, analysing and modelling potential improvements to timetables, services patterns, travel times, capacity utilisations, vehicle availability whilst minimising resourcing where possible.

Network Enhancement and Resilience Planning: Identify and manage various workstreams to assess operational effectiveness of the current light rail network and make recommendations on how performance can be optimised / strengthened with various operational and infrastructural enhancements. Network Expansion Planning: Provide support to the TIIs Public Transport Capital Programmes department in the delivery of new Luas lines and extensions, envisioned under the NTA Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2040, providing core data and analysis to inform decision making in the areas of journey time analysis, passenger projections, timetable development and other relevant operational data and statistics available to the Commercial Operations department. Key Stakeholder Engagement and collaboration: - The Senior Network Planner will be required to work closely with TIIs Operations Manager and the Keolis/Amey operations team to develop, advance and implement Luas service/timetable performance improvement measures and interventions which improve the overall performance and resilience of the network. - The Senior Network Planner will be required to work closely with the other senior managers within the Light Rail Network Management team as well as with TIIs Safety section and the Commission for Rail Regulation (CRR) on safety related matters.

The Senior Network Planner will also be required to collaborate with and support colleagues working on light rail asset investment programmes and on new schemes / extensions in Dublin. Strategy Development: As a senior role in the Light Rail Network section, the role holder will be required to contribute to the development of broader light rail strategies and plans, positively promote the values and culture of TII, contribute to the delivery of TIIs sustainability and climate action programmes and plans and represent TII at various national and international forums. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Character Each candidate must be of good character.

Health A candidate for and any person holding the role must be fully competent and capable of undertaking duties attached to the role and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education & Experience The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the key competencies for a Senior Advisor Level 1 position as identified in TIIs Competency Directory, as well as the following job-specific requirements: Degree or 3rd level professional qualification (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in Transport Planning or related fields such as: Transport Management, Spatial or Urban Planning, Transport Engineering, Transport Management, Engineering, Science, Mathematics or other relevant discipline. A postgraduate qualification or certification in transport planning or a related field would be an advantage At least ten years experience in a responsible position in the management of passenger transport systems, transport operations, transport planning or related field.

Experience within public transport operations environment would be an advantage, however candidates with demonstrated experience in designing, optimizing, or managing complex, interconnected networks or resource systems, with the ability to apply transferable planning principles to a light rail environment will be considered. Strong analytical skills with the ability to summarise and present findings of complex issues in a succinct and relatable manner. Experience in Capacity Modelling, Conflict Detection, Statistical Analysis and Scenario Planning.

Strong Technical skills in the following areas would be an advantage: Scheduling Software: GIS Mapping and BI Platforms: Experience in operations and timetable development would be an advantage Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently, effectively prioritising tasks to ensure focus on critical activities. Strong experience of cultivating and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders and contractors. Good people management skills and proven team player who is willing to work as part of a wider team.

Good experience of working with colleagues in other disciplines and departments in identifying and implementing solutions to problems. Knowledge and experience of management of operations, including the application of risk management and project governance. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.

A strong commitment to public safety, to the safety of our own staff, and to the safety of those working on our behalf. Pay: Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) Pay Scale: €106,603 €133,775 - personal pension contribution (PPC) rate. This salary is payable to an individual who is required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension (in general those persons whose initial appointment to the Public Service is on or after 6th April 1995).

Non PPC Scale: €101,272 €127,086- non personal pension contribution (non-PPC) rate. This salary is payable to an individual who is not required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension scheme. How to Apply Please submit the 3 documents as set out below to . a) A short cover letter/ personal statement (i.e. no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements for the position. b) A comprehensive CV, detailed as relevant to the position (no longer than 3 pages); c) A fully completed Key Achievements Form (attached).

We request that all three documents are submitted in a single word document or PDF where possible. Please note that omission of any or part of the 3 requested documents, as set out above, will render the application incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the next stage of the selection process.