Electrical Project Manager (Renewables) in Belfast, County Antrim

Energy Jobline CVL; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to deliver renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. You will oversee feasibility through commissioning, coordinating with clients, contractors, network operators and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely delivery.

Travel is typically 1–2 trips per month. The role requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement and knowledge of HV systems; experience in a consultancy or

Qualifications

• Experience delivering renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of HV electrical systems, substations and grid connections.
• Experience working within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage renewable energy, battery storage and electrical infrastructure projects through all stages of delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets and resource requirements.
• Oversee project risks and ensure successful delivery against key milestones.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Renewable energy experience

HV electrical systems

Education

Degree in electrical/engineering

Equivalent experience in power/utilities/renewable sectors

Job description

Your new company

Our client is a long-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure, energy and engineering projects across the UK and Ireland.

Due to continued growth within their Renewables division, they are seeking Electrical Project Managers to support the delivery of renewable energy developments, battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid connection projects and power infrastructure schemes associated with major data centre developments.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected consultancy at the forefront of the energy transition, working on projects that will play a key role in the future of energy , storage and distribution.

Your new role

You will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects from feasibility through to commissioning and handover.

Working closely with clients, contractors, network operators and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will oversee programme, commercial and technical aspects of projects while ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Travel is typically limited to 1-2 trips per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage renewable energy, battery storage and electrical infrastructure projects through all stages of delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets and resource requirements.
• Oversee project risks and ensure successful delivery against key milestones.
• Liaise with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), utility providers and key stakeholders regarding grid connection applications and approvals.
• Manage HV electrical works and associated power infrastructure projects.
• Support client engagement and maintain strong working relationships throughout project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and quality standards.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular progress updates to clients and senior management.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience delivering renewable energy, electrical infrastructure, power or battery storage projects.
• Understanding of HV electrical systems, substations and grid connections.
• Experience working within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Qualifications & Experience

Applications are welcome from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Degree, HND/HNC or apprenticeship in an electrical or engineering discipline.
• Equivalent experience within the power, utilities, infrastructure or renewable energy sectors.

Desirable

• Experience with BESS, renewable energy or data centre power infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of grid connection processes, including G99 applications.
• Professional membership, chartered status or project management qualifications.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to join a long-established multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong pipeline of energy and infrastructure projects.
• Involvement in high-profile renewable energy, battery storage and data centre developments.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing energy team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to technically complex and strategically important projects across the UK and Ireland.