Project Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description

The successful applicant will: provide construction management services on a consultancy basis supporting client requirements to achieve the required objectives of individual renewables projects; provide management of Assistant Project Managers within this process to achieve the required objectives of the services; and grow, develop and consolidate Natural Power’s pre-construction and construction phase service provision.

Projects include onshore wind, solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and a variety of other associated evolving technologies.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Undertake pre-planning, pre-construction and construction phase services in connection with Irish, UK, wider European and global renewable developments, providing advice to all parts of the business
• Interacting proactively with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to manage interfaces of complex and challenging renewable energy projects
• Contract management and providing advice and interpretation on key project contracts including balance of plant (BoP), turbine supply and EPC contract agreements
• Prepare, review and submit various documentation including but not limited to:
  • Tender documentation
  • Technical documentation
  • Employer’s requirements
  • Contract preparation and management (TSA, EPC, Civil and Electrical Balance of Plant (BoP))
  • Support clients in obtaining relevant project consents, permits and licences
  • Planning condition discharge
  • Progress reports
• Act as the Engineer in accordance with FIDIC
• Work with key stakeholders (client, planning authorities, statutory environmental authorities, local communities, utilities, TSO/DSO, TAO, etc.) in delivering construction management services
• Administration relating to the projects including management of project budgets, risk registers, contract claims and variations, payment certificates and action plans
• Chair meetings both in person on site and remotely
• Providing competent advice within area of expertise to clients and colleagues across the business
• Ad hoc assessments and tasks associated with project management as directed by the project team
• Identify and assist in undertaking business development activities for the purpose of successfully growing and developing the project management services within the team

Person Profile

Education & Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or project management discipline, or demonstrably equivalent experience at a senior level

Desirable Criteria

• Chartered Engineer
• MSc Renewable Energy or other relevant discipline
• Postgraduate qualification
• NEBOSH Certification

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

Essential Criteria

• Project Management expertise
• Highly organised, detail orientated
• Ability to prioritise and organise multiple tasks concurrently whilst working within project deadlines
• Competent using Microsoft Office
• Demonstrates sound commercial acumen
• Knowledge of the PSDP role.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of using Microsoft Project, Primavera or similar
• Knowledge of electrical distribution and transmission networks
• Familiar with the delivery of the PSDP (or PD) role.

Relevant Experience

Essential Criteria

• Project management experience in a construction environment
• Exposure to dealing with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of working on projects which required interaction with ESB or equivalent at DSO level

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working on projects which required interaction with ESB/EirGrid or equivalent at DSO/TSO level
• Project Management experience in a renewable energy construction environment
• More than five years project management experience
• Previous consultant experience
• Previous experience with a HV electrical contractor

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Essential Criteria

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with and manage client and colleague relationships

Desirable Criteria

• Accustomed to negotiating with and influencing others

Any Additional Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to travel across Ireland
• Full Irish or UK driving licence
• Legally entitled to work in Ireland

Desirable Criteria

• Willingness to travel internationally