Project Manager

MCS Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager (Networks) in Belfast. The role involves managing capital projects in the electricity sector, and candidates should have a relevant degree, experience in project management, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, promoting a low-carbon energy future.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

Private healthcare

Pension matching

Generous holidays

Qualifications

• Strong communication with non-technical audiences.
• Experience in managing large capital projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside power system engineers and project managers.
• Deliver innovative solutions for transmission infrastructure.
• Support critical infrastructure projects for energy transition.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Strong IT skills

Education

Degree in engineering, planning or environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MCS Group is proud to support our client in the recruitment of a Project Manager (Networks) based in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation driving change in Northern Ireland's evolving energy sector.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is eager to learn, grow, and develop their career in project management within the electricity sector. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how the transmission grid in Northern Ireland evolves, supporting the transformation of the power system and enabling the transition to a low-carbon energy future.

As part of the Networks team, you will work alongside expert power system planning engineers, project managers, and commercial analysts to deliver innovative solutions that reinforce the transmission system and connect new generation and demand customers.

This varied role will give you exposure to both office-based project work and site visits at existing and new substations, as well as transmission circuit sites. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that contribute to Northern Ireland's energy transition

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree level qualification in engineering, planning or environmental field; or equivalent qualification.
• Experience analysing and managing large capital projects.
• Effective communication skills with an emphasis on high quality report writing and an ability to convey technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Highly organised with the ability to work on initiative and coordinate the activity others whilst working effectively as part of a team.
• Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and stakeholders with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent analysis, judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated flexible working approach with the ability to manage and deliver on a range of projects and activities.
• Strong IT skills including experience with Microsoft Office packages.
• Full, clean driving licence with access to a car.

It would be highly desirable if you have any of the following:

• Experience in managing linear infrastructure projects, environmental planning (energy sector preferred), and regulated utilities; strong knowledge of project management (PMP or working towards), budgeting, CDM regulations, and commercial/technical aspects of the power industry.

What's on offer!

Competitive salary, annual bonus potential, private healthcare, pension matching, hybrid/flexible working, generous holidays, and more - all in a sector that's vital to our future.

Apply now and be part of the energy transition.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kirsty Dillon Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 9693 5510

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MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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