Patrick Reilly
Ireland
Summary
A positive, methodical and tenacious Project Director with extensive expertise in the construction management and supervision of Highways, Rail, BRT, Transport and civil infrastructure projects on a global scale. Effectively combines robust planning and operational capabilities with the energy and drive to deliver projects on time without compromising on quality. Fosters beneficial relationships due to highly developed communication skills. Possesses over 34 years of international experience across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa At ease leading teams of by building an inclusive culture where there is a determination to excel and succeed Leads on mega major projects from the front in both urban and remote, challenging locations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Vice President
Abyatona
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Responsible for overall company management including Profit and loss accountability for Infrastructure and Development projects
- Management of Client Engagement and business development
- Bring experience and knowledge of the many year’s involvement in the region and especially Saudi network
- Manage the corporate and senior management teams delivering projects over 6 business units
Senior Project Manager (Director level)
NEOM
2021.06 - 2026.01
- Provide construction and engineering technical expertise on infrastructure of NEOM project.
- Responsible for Delivery of Highway 55 Major Road Network, plus Civil and Utilities infrastructure Assets
- Manage PMC and Contractors. Carrying out Transport Infrastructure Project on The Neom Spine
- Provide constructability options for infrastructure.
- Approve contractors and award construction contracts.
- Management of overall project construction teams and Contractors
- Manage multiple stakeholders and agencies on interfaces with Rail, Highways and Port
- Deal with all contract and commercial issues with contracts/commercial teams.
- Interview and recruit internal and external teams.
- Chair weekly meetings.
Senior Project Manager (Director level)
NEOM
2021.06 - 2026.01
- Provide construction and engineering technical expertise on infrastructure of NEOM project.
- Responsible for Delivery of Highway 55 Major Road Network, plus Civil and Utilities infrastructure Assets
- Manage PMC and Contractors. Carrying out Transport Infrastructure Project on The Neom Spine
- Provide constructability options for infrastructure.
- Approve contractors and award construction contracts.
- Management of overall project construction teams and Contractors
- Manage multiple stakeholders and agencies on interfaces with Rail, Highways and Port
- Deal with all contract and commercial issues with contracts/commercial teams.
- Interview and recruit internal and external teams.
- Chair weekly meetings.
Project Director
Italfer Egypt
Beha
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Management of New build and upgrades for capacity improvement, safety and smooth operation Of Civil and Transportation Infrastructure as Client Representative for Egyptian Railways Authority
- Stakeholder management of sensitive areas controlled by military and Port Authorities’
- Contract and commercial management of the Project as Engineer under FIDIC.
- Manage multi-cultural and multi-disciplined teams of planning, design and construction.
- Chair monthly progress meeting with government officials including minister of transport on project status as Egyptian Rail Representative Director
- Oversee Testing and Commission of all works and handover.
Project Director
Italfer Egypt
Beha
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Management of New build and upgrades for capacity improvement, safety and smooth operation Of Civil and Transportation Infrastructure as Client Representative for Egyptian Railways Authority
- Stakeholder management of sensitive areas controlled by military and Port Authorities’
- Contract and commercial management of the Project as Engineer under FIDIC.
- Manage multi-cultural and multi-disciplined teams of planning, design and construction.
- Chair monthly progress meeting with government officials including minister of transport on project status as Egyptian Rail Representative Director
- Oversee Testing and Commission of all works and handover.
Construction Director
Jacobs
Abu Dhabi
2019.06 - 2020.06
- Took full ownership for managing the contract and government of project package 2a.
- Cultivated productive working partnerships with stakeholders on project-related issues by communicating effectively to build a strong rapport and nurture profitable relations.
- Maximised the potential and contribution of over 120 in the on / offsite construction, design and systems teams by providing hands-on leadership guidance and support.
- Minimised attrition by providing a motivating work environment where employees were empowered to take ownership of their own career aspirations.
- Adopted a calm and logical approach when dealing with any problems, reaching rapid and satisfactory resolutions for all concerned to maintain excellent stakeholder and staff relations.
- Demonstrated excellent organisational skills to coordinate and approve the scope of works for Engineering Design Consultants.
- Showcased advanced negotiation techniques to secure contract awards for utilities diversion and protection covering oil, water, gas and electrics.
- Reported to the Program Director and chaired regular progress, implementation and integration meetings.
- Meticulously prepared monthly reports and approved the payment certificates of contractors.
- Abu Dhabi - Construction Director, Etihad Rail Project
- Achieved approval from the client on new build railway designs from preliminary through to the final detailed designs.
- Specifically appointed to resolve disputes / conflicts as the Engineer under contract.
Construction Director
Jacobs
Abu Dhabi
2019.06 - 2020.06
- Took full ownership for managing the contract and government of project package 2a.
- Cultivated productive working partnerships with stakeholders on project-related issues by communicating effectively to build a strong rapport and nurture profitable relations.
- Maximised the potential and contribution of over 120 in the on / offsite construction, design and systems teams by providing hands-on leadership guidance and support.
- Minimised attrition by providing a motivating work environment where employees were empowered to take ownership of their own career aspirations.
- Adopted a calm and logical approach when dealing with any problems, reaching rapid and satisfactory resolutions for all concerned to maintain excellent stakeholder and staff relations.
- Demonstrated excellent organisational skills to coordinate and approve the scope of works for Engineering Design Consultants.
- Showcased advanced negotiation techniques to secure contract awards for utilities diversion and protection covering oil, water, gas and electrics.
- Reported to the Program Director and chaired regular progress, implementation and integration meetings.
- Meticulously prepared monthly reports and approved the payment certificates of contractors.
- Abu Dhabi - Construction Director, Etihad Rail Project
- Achieved approval from the client on new build railway designs from preliminary through to the final detailed designs.
- Specifically appointed to resolve disputes / conflicts as the Engineer under contract.
Senior Project Manager
National Transport Authority
Dublin
2018.09 - 2019.06
- Overall remit to implement new processes and procedures for Capita investment programs for all Transport Highways and Rail projects in Ireland.
- Kept channels of communication open and transparent when conducting public consultations on transport projects.
- Provide Project management as Client on over ground and underground planned works at Committee level.
- Similar to responsibilities above while working on approvals for tender preparation / scope of works and technical evaluation on Bus Connects, DART Upgrade HSR and Metro capital projects.
- Dublin - Senior Project Manager Transport
- Resolved design requirements for new infrastructure above and below ground works to increase capacity at Ireland’s busiest station by providing technical expertise.
- Assist in the successful submission of approved design for GoA4 Metro.
Senior Project Manager
National Transport Authority
Dublin
2018.09 - 2019.06
- Overall remit to implement new processes and procedures for Capita investment programs for all Transport Highways and Rail projects in Ireland.
- Kept channels of communication open and transparent when conducting public consultations on transport projects.
- Provide Project management as Client on over ground and underground planned works at Committee level.
- Similar to responsibilities above while working on approvals for tender preparation / scope of works and technical evaluation on Bus Connects, DART Upgrade HSR and Metro capital projects.
- Dublin - Senior Project Manager Transport
- Resolved design requirements for new infrastructure above and below ground works to increase capacity at Ireland’s busiest station by providing technical expertise.
- Assist in the successful submission of approved design for GoA4 Metro.
Project Director
Eptisa Consultant
Kumanovo
2018.06 - 2018.09
- Provided engineering and operational readiness services across new and existing HSR and Freight rail transport projects above and below ground works, bridge and viaduct road and road / rail infrastructure projects.
- Methodically compiled progress reports and the funding report and chaired weekly stakeholder meetings.
- Competently handled various programs of work for contractor site activities.
- Macedonia - Project Director kumanovo (Short term Consultancy role)
- Solved a contract and commercial dispute.
Project Director
Eptisa Consultant
Kumanovo
2018.06 - 2018.09
- Provided engineering and operational readiness services across new and existing HSR and Freight rail transport projects above and below ground works, bridge and viaduct road and road / rail infrastructure projects.
- Methodically compiled progress reports and the funding report and chaired weekly stakeholder meetings.
- Competently handled various programs of work for contractor site activities.
- Macedonia - Project Director kumanovo (Short term Consultancy role)
- Solved a contract and commercial dispute.
Project Director
TYPSA | PMC
Delhi
2017.05 - 2018.05
- Managed the design and build contractor on DFCC HSR and Freight rail, with Parallel service road and Highway overbridges including associated tunnel, viaduct, buildings and the utilities infrastructure while acting as the client representative on all project matters.
- Reviewed and approved payment processes and procedures contract.
- Provide supervisory personnel in managing on site works for tunnel, bridge, viaduct, embankments and grade infrastructure and lineside systems infrastructure for GoA2/3 train control.
- Delhi, India - Project Director DFCC | JV Consultant
Project Director
TYPSA | PMC
Delhi
2017.05 - 2018.05
- Managed the design and build contractor on DFCC HSR and Freight rail, with Parallel service road and Highway overbridges including associated tunnel, viaduct, buildings and the utilities infrastructure while acting as the client representative on all project matters.
- Reviewed and approved payment processes and procedures contract.
- Provide supervisory personnel in managing on site works for tunnel, bridge, viaduct, embankments and grade infrastructure and lineside systems infrastructure for GoA2/3 train control.
- Delhi, India - Project Director DFCC | JV Consultant
Associate Director | PMO
Burohappold
2016.03 - 2016.12
- Project managed and supervised infrastructure road projects, including underpasses, micro tunnelling, culverts, Wadi Sullah improvement and capacity building as well as storm water flood prevention and other civil works in Riyadh.
- Standardised cost control and provided solutions to issues of water and flood risk management.
- Mentored new Management Trainees and provided suitable placements within the PMO set-up.
- Oversaw PMO management team site visits and safety inspections of completed works.
- Responsible for the completion and client approval of the first set of ‘as built’ drawings for the Mayor Department projects.
- Saudi Arabia - Associate Director | PMO
Associate Director | PMO
Burohappold
2016.03 - 2016.12
- Project managed and supervised infrastructure road projects, including underpasses, micro tunnelling, culverts, Wadi Sullah improvement and capacity building as well as storm water flood prevention and other civil works in Riyadh.
- Standardised cost control and provided solutions to issues of water and flood risk management.
- Mentored new Management Trainees and provided suitable placements within the PMO set-up.
- Oversaw PMO management team site visits and safety inspections of completed works.
- Responsible for the completion and client approval of the first set of ‘as built’ drawings for the Mayor Department projects.
- Saudi Arabia - Associate Director | PMO
Construction Director Rail and Highway Civil Infrastructure
Oman Rail
2015.05 - 2016.02
- Reviewed the preliminary design, qualification and evaluation of the new proposed HSR project including track, bridges, elevated structures, drainage, rolling stock /Cut and Cover tunnels and viaducts designs and proposals.
- Verified and advised on station design and the construction method for civil / systems interface and integration.
- Set and implemented standards and procedures for construction supervision works while assisting with the set-up to be operationally ready.
- Mentored and integrated local graduates into the PMU set-up.
Construction Director Rail and Highway Civil Infrastructure
Oman Rail
2015.05 - 2016.02
- Reviewed the preliminary design, qualification and evaluation of the new proposed HSR project including track, bridges, elevated structures, drainage, rolling stock /Cut and Cover tunnels and viaducts designs and proposals.
- Verified and advised on station design and the construction method for civil / systems interface and integration.
- Set and implemented standards and procedures for construction supervision works while assisting with the set-up to be operationally ready.
- Mentored and integrated local graduates into the PMU set-up.
Senior Manager Projects
RPMC North South Rail
2014.01 - 2015.04
- Primary objective to manage contractors carrying out HSR and Freight rail / station /depot works including all service roads and parallel major and minor road networks to facilitate project capacity while representing the client government body on all matters relating to specific parts of the project.
- Headed up multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in all aspects of construction and design of stations, rail, bridges, under / overpasses cut and cover tunnels, SET rooms / systems integration, operational control centres, traction, utilities and civils.
- Dealt with system interfaces from third party contractors and managed site project controls.
- Accountable for multiple worksite and remote location working.
- Saudi Arabia - Senior Manager Projects
- Transformed the worst performing sites into the top performing ones using direct on-site visibility and leading by example driving the Project teams on new methodologies and housekeeping.
Senior Manager Projects
RPMC North South Rail
2014.01 - 2015.04
- Primary objective to manage contractors carrying out HSR and Freight rail / station /depot works including all service roads and parallel major and minor road networks to facilitate project capacity while representing the client government body on all matters relating to specific parts of the project.
- Headed up multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in all aspects of construction and design of stations, rail, bridges, under / overpasses cut and cover tunnels, SET rooms / systems integration, operational control centres, traction, utilities and civils.
- Dealt with system interfaces from third party contractors and managed site project controls.
- Accountable for multiple worksite and remote location working.
- Saudi Arabia - Senior Manager Projects
- Transformed the worst performing sites into the top performing ones using direct on-site visibility and leading by example driving the Project teams on new methodologies and housekeeping.
Acting Project Director | Project Manager
Worley Parsons
Nacala
2013.04 - 2013.12
- Managed the daily activities of the construction teams in supervision finalization of 180km rehabilitation of Highways, Rail, bridges, power, water, drainage, utilities and other associated infrastructure.
- Tasked as the main contact between the client, civil and systems contractors, advising the client on design / engineering issues as well as rolling stock requirement and specifications.
- Ensured a smooth operation by liaising with local government, community leaders and stakeholders.
- Controlled the budgets and reviewed / approved tender applications.
- Mozambique - Acting Project Director | Project Manager Nacala Transport Project
Acting Project Director | Project Manager
Worley Parsons
Nacala
2013.04 - 2013.12
- Managed the daily activities of the construction teams in supervision finalization of 180km rehabilitation of Highways, Rail, bridges, power, water, drainage, utilities and other associated infrastructure.
- Tasked as the main contact between the client, civil and systems contractors, advising the client on design / engineering issues as well as rolling stock requirement and specifications.
- Ensured a smooth operation by liaising with local government, community leaders and stakeholders.
- Controlled the budgets and reviewed / approved tender applications.
- Mozambique - Acting Project Director | Project Manager Nacala Transport Project
Senior Infrastructure Manager
Fluor
2012.05 - 2013.03
- Managed the work of Area Construction Managers working on 957kms of Highway and Rail, new mine and new port, including 2x17km Tunnels, small airfields as part of the Simandou iron ore project.
- Carried out regular site visits to all four geographical areas under infrastructure responsibility control.
- Drew up staffing levels and evaluated tenders / bids as part of the awarding group.
- Prepared monthly reports and evaluations for management and the steering committee.
- Interviewed candidates for lower to middle management positions within the infrastructure department (Project demobbed after 1 year due to financial and political issues in country).
- Guinea - Senior Infrastructure Manager Road and Rail Infrastructure Simandou Iron Ore Project
Senior Infrastructure Manager
Fluor
2012.05 - 2013.03
- Managed the work of Area Construction Managers working on 957kms of Highway and Rail, new mine and new port, including 2x17km Tunnels, small airfields as part of the Simandou iron ore project.
- Carried out regular site visits to all four geographical areas under infrastructure responsibility control.
- Drew up staffing levels and evaluated tenders / bids as part of the awarding group.
- Prepared monthly reports and evaluations for management and the steering committee.
- Interviewed candidates for lower to middle management positions within the infrastructure department (Project demobbed after 1 year due to financial and political issues in country).
- Guinea - Senior Infrastructure Manager Road and Rail Infrastructure Simandou Iron Ore Project
Area Manager
SNC-Lavalin Inc
2009.02 - 2012.05
- Management of Rail and Associated Infrastructure for EPCM contract for Road, Rail, Port, Mine infrastructure in 3 separate West African countries Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
- Onsite and off-site construction supervision of infrastructure works.
- Contract and commercial Management.
- Canada –Area Manager West Africa
- Additional Studies: Feasibility studies for Vedanta Resources new port, highways, rail and mine Iron Ore project.
- Feasibility for Servistal for Putu Mining new port, highways, rail and mine iron ore project.
- Capacity study Port Cartier North Quebec Iron ore project.
Area Manager
SNC-Lavalin Inc
2009.02 - 2012.05
- Management of Rail and Associated Infrastructure for EPCM contract for Road, Rail, Port, Mine infrastructure in 3 separate West African countries Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
- Onsite and off-site construction supervision of infrastructure works.
- Contract and commercial Management.
- Canada –Area Manager West Africa
- Additional Studies: Feasibility studies for Vedanta Resources new port, highways, rail and mine Iron Ore project.
- Feasibility for Servistal for Putu Mining new port, highways, rail and mine iron ore project.
- Capacity study Port Cartier North Quebec Iron ore project.
Project Manager
Irish Rail
2005.01 - 2009.01
- Project Manager GoA3/4 HSR and Road projects.
Project Manager
Irish Rail
2005.01 - 2009.01
- Project Manager GoA3/4 HSR and Road projects.
Civil Site Manager
Irish Rail
2002.01 - 2005.01
- DART Upgrade Road and Rail Infrastructure projects.
Civil Site Manager
Irish Rail
2002.01 - 2005.01
- DART Upgrade Road and Rail Infrastructure projects.
Civils Manager
PRCE Ltd
2000.01 - 2002.01
Civils Manager
PRCE Ltd
2000.01 - 2002.01
Specialist Telecoms, Fibre & Utilities Consultant
Design Talk Ltd
1998.01 - 2000.01
Specialist Telecoms, Fibre & Utilities Consultant
Design Talk Ltd
1998.01 - 2000.01
Training Instructor
CITB SRC Training Centre
1995.01 - 1998.01
Training Instructor
CITB SRC Training Centre
1995.01 - 1998.01
Education
MSc - Railway Systems Engineering
University of Birmingham
Systems Engineering & Integration Certification - undefined
University of Birmingham
Risk and Safety Management - undefined
University of Birmingham
Infrastructure Management - undefined
Newcastle University
Planning & Economics - undefined
Newcastle University
Managing Railway Infrastructure Projects - undefined
IPM
Training & Development, Level 8 - undefined
James Watt University
SCQF Certificate in Training Practices, Level 7 - undefined
James Watt University
D34 Internal Verifier Award - undefined
D32 Assessor Award & D33 Assessment Techniques - undefined
Construction Site Manager Safety - undefined
HND Highways Maintenance I, II & III - undefined
Skills
- Construction Management
- Construction Supervision
- Engineering Management
- Operational Management
- Project Management
- Project Delivery
- Conflict Resolution
- Quality Control
- Risk Management
- Problem Resolution
- Strategic Planning
- Training
- Team Building
- Team Development
- Staff Engagement
- Engineering Design
- Budget Control
- Process Improvement
- Design Management
- Business Management
- Consultancy
- Client Engagement
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership
- Infrastructure Management
Languages
English
French
Professional Development
- Strategic Business Management of Infrastructure Projects
- NEOM SLT Maximising Leadership
- CPD Leadership Skills
- CPD Training the Trainer
Personal Information
- Title: Construction Director / Project Lead / Senior Project Manager
- Nationality: Ireland
Publications
Revised and amended the Qualification and Awards of Highways SVQ, Scotland
Timeline
Senior Vice President
Abyatona
2025.01 - 2026.01
Senior Project Manager (Director level)
NEOM
2021.06 - 2026.01
Senior Project Manager (Director level)
NEOM
2021.06 - 2026.01
Project Director
Italfer Egypt
2020.01 - 2021.01
Project Director
Italfer Egypt
2020.01 - 2021.01
Construction Director
Jacobs
2019.06 - 2020.06
Construction Director
Jacobs
2019.06 - 2020.06
Senior Project Manager
National Transport Authority
2018.09 - 2019.06
Senior Project Manager
National Transport Authority
2018.09 - 2019.06
Project Director
Eptisa Consultant
2018.06 - 2018.09
Project Director
Eptisa Consultant
2018.06 - 2018.09
Project Director
TYPSA | PMC
2017.05 - 2018.05
Project Director
TYPSA | PMC
2017.05 - 2018.05
Associate Director | PMO
Burohappold
2016.03 - 2016.12
Associate Director | PMO
Burohappold
2016.03 - 2016.12
Construction Director Rail and Highway Civil Infrastructure
Oman Rail
2015.05 - 2016.02
Construction Director Rail and Highway Civil Infrastructure
Oman Rail
2015.05 - 2016.02
Senior Manager Projects
RPMC North South Rail
2014.01 - 2015.04
Senior Manager Projects
RPMC North South Rail
2014.01 - 2015.04
Acting Project Director | Project Manager
Worley Parsons
2013.04 - 2013.12
Acting Project Director | Project Manager
Worley Parsons
2013.04 - 2013.12
Senior Infrastructure Manager
Fluor
2012.05 - 2013.03
Senior Infrastructure Manager
Fluor
2012.05 - 2013.03
Area Manager
SNC-Lavalin Inc
2009.02 - 2012.05
Area Manager
SNC-Lavalin Inc
2009.02 - 2012.05
Project Manager
Irish Rail
2005.01 - 2009.01
Project Manager
Irish Rail
2005.01 - 2009.01
Civil Site Manager
Irish Rail
2002.01 - 2005.01
Civil Site Manager
Irish Rail
2002.01 - 2005.01
Civils Manager
PRCE Ltd
2000.01 - 2002.01
Civils Manager
PRCE Ltd
2000.01 - 2002.01
Specialist Telecoms, Fibre & Utilities Consultant
Design Talk Ltd
1998.01 - 2000.01
Specialist Telecoms, Fibre & Utilities Consultant
Design Talk Ltd
1998.01 - 2000.01
Training Instructor
CITB SRC Training Centre
1995.01 - 1998.01
Training Instructor
CITB SRC Training Centre
1995.01 - 1998.01
MSc - Railway Systems Engineering
University of Birmingham
Systems Engineering & Integration Certification - undefined
University of Birmingham
Risk and Safety Management - undefined
University of Birmingham
Infrastructure Management - undefined
Newcastle University
Planning & Economics - undefined
Newcastle University
Managing Railway Infrastructure Projects - undefined
IPM
Training & Development, Level 8 - undefined
James Watt University
SCQF Certificate in Training Practices, Level 7 - undefined
James Watt University