Project Manager - Utilities - Top Company

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

Job summary

A leading company in Northern Ireland's utilities sector seeks a Project Manager to oversee significant energy infrastructure projects. This permanent role, based in Belfast, involves managing commercial agreements, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance in a rapidly evolving sector. Exceptional market-leading benefits include a 12% bonus and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Benefits

On-site parking

Free lunches

Long-term career growth

Market-leading benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in project or contract delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in fast-paced or deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle of commercial connection agreements for strategic infrastructure projects.
• Serve as primary liaison between stakeholders and internal teams.
• Ensure full contractual compliance and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Awareness

Customer Focus

Education

Degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Project Manager - Regulated Utilities Sector

Location: Belfast | Type: Permanent | Hybrid: 3 days office-based

Salary: £41,000-£46,000 + Exceptional Benefits (12% bonus, up to 20% pension, 39 days leave incl. stats)

Overview:

VANRATH is partnering with a key player in Northern Ireland's utilities sector to appoint a Project Manager with experience in complex, contract-focused environments. This is a newly created role reporting directly to the Networks Leadership team, involving high-impact energy infrastructure projects.

This role suits professionals with experience in contract delivery or programme coordination within regulated industries such as utilities, power generation, or environmental services. You will be involved in transformative energy projects supporting Northern Ireland's transition to a low-carbon future.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• On-site parking & free lunches
• Long-term career growth in a future-facing sector
• Market-leading benefits package

Key Duties:

• Oversee the lifecycle of commercial connection agreements related to strategic infrastructure projects (e.g., large-scale generation, energy storage, grid-demand initiatives)
• Serve as the primary liaison between external stakeholders and internal teams to ensure smooth contract negotiation and project onboarding
• Prepare and deliver contractual documents including transmission system usage offers and grid access terms
• Ensure full contractual compliance and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Coordinate technical input from engineers and system planners into commercial agreements
• Update policy frameworks and commercial models in line with new legislation and industry changes
• Collaborate with regulatory, engineering, and planning teams to refine processes and improve service delivery

What You'll Bring:

• Degree (or equivalent) and minimum 2 years' relevant experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and customer-focused approach
• Experience in project or contract delivery, especially in fast-paced or deadline-driven environments

Preferred (Not Essential):

• Background in utility or energy infrastructure
• Familiarity with grid systems, regulated contracts, or technical documentation
• Experience with policy development or regulatory compliance

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