Project Manager

PE Global are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join a leading semi state company delivering asset development projects for the NetZero 2040 strategy

Position Description

Asset Development is tasked with identifying, developing and constructing new investment opportunities. Both the Offshore Wind and Hydrogen team and the Flexgen and Storage team within Asset Development have successfully developed, or are in the process of developing, a number of projects in the UK and Ireland, and are actively seeking to acquire or develop further projects in both Ireland and abroad. Development activities comprise identifying and developing opportunities to enhance and expand the generation portfolio to achieve the growth targets – bringing the projects from Concept Stage through to Financial Investment Decision.

The successful candidates will be responsible for leading the development of Assets in Flexible generation, Battery Storage and System Services portfolios, working closely with team members across the various business units. The successful candidates will be highly motivated, innovative, commercially driven and have a track record of successfully delivering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to assigned project teams in the delivery of projects from early development phase and business case through to construction.
• Champion Safety across the projects by leading implementation of the safety management strategy across all projects.
• Ensure effective project delivery in line with the internal rigorous project management methodologies, achieving a consistent high standard of output from the project team which meets all technical, commercial, legal procurement and programme requirements.
• Oversee the assessment and development of new business opportunities such as brownfield/greenfield sites, application of new technologies and acquisitions.
• Ensuring that all project risks are continually assessed, reported and managed in line with the governance systems.
• Regular reporting to the AD management team and the relevant Project Boards.
• Be fully informed of industry issues which may impact on the choice of plant and ensure that this information feeds into the decision-making process.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Minimum 7 years relevant experience.
• A track record in delivering projects and new business development initiatives, with relevant experience in managing the development of energy generation/storage projects.
• Experience of negotiations and commercial ability.

Desirable

• Knowledge of energy generation technology and experience of working with these technologies.
• Knowledge of the energy market and regulatory supports in Ireland and UK
• Knowledge of procurement procedures.
• Financial skill to appraise project returns and profitability.

Qualifications

Essential

A primary Engineering degree or equivalent.

Desirable

Project management qualification and/or other business management qualifications that may compliment the essential/desirable knowledge, skills and experience listed above.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Noel on (+353) 832076830 or alternatively send an up to date CV to [email protected]

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***