Project Manager - Regulated Environment - Electric Grid

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Northern Ireland's energy sector seeks a Project Delivery Manager to oversee significant infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to support low-carbon transition goals while working in a hybrid model. You will be responsible for managing complex contractual frameworks and ensuring compliance with legal standards in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Free onsite parking

Catered lunches

Comprehensive benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in project delivery or contract management.
• Degree-qualified or equivalent experience.
• Experience in managing multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of commercial infrastructure agreements.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Monitor performance to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Compliance Attention

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

VANRATH is proud to be working exclusively with a leading organisation in Northern Ireland's regulated energy space to recruit a Project Delivery Manager. This newly established position offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant infrastructure initiatives while supporting the region's low-carbon transition goals.

This is a standout opportunity for professionals with expertise in delivering projects or managing contractual frameworks within complex, compliance-heavy industries such as energy, environmental services, or utilities.

Location: Belfast
Type: Permanent | Hybrid (3 days office-based)
Salary: £41,000-£46,000
Benefits: 12% bonus, up to 20% pension, 39 days annual leave (including stats)

What's in It for You?

• Flexible working model with 3 office days

• Free onsite parking and catered lunches

• Comprehensive benefits, including enhanced pension and bonus

• Visible career progression in a sector poised for continued growth

• Be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of sustainable energy

Core Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of commercial infrastructure agreements, including grid-scale energy generation, battery storage, and demand-side projects

• Manage stakeholder engagement, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration between external partners and internal technical leads

• Draft, review, and oversee contract documentation such as network access agreements and transmission terms

• Monitor performance and ensure full alignment with legal and regulatory frameworks throughout the project lifecycle

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, regulation, and planning teams to ensure accurate technical integration and delivery readiness

• Contribute to the evolution of internal policies and commercial structures, adapting to emerging regulatory and legislative shifts

• Champion quality, compliance, and service excellence across all areas of project execution

About You

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with at least 2 years of experience in a similar project delivery, contract management, or programme coordination role

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset

• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to compliance detail

• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, structured environment

Desirable Experience (Not Essential)

• Previous experience in energy, utilities, or infrastructure

• Familiarity with regulated frameworks, network systems, or commercial energy agreements

• Exposure to regulatory policy development or operational compliance practices

For more information, please contact Jack Groves @ VANRATH today.

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