Project Manager - Ground Site Investigation (GSI) - Energy Sector

TN Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Ground Site Investigation (GSI) activities in the energy sector. This role involves liaising with consultants, managing stakeholders, and ensuring project goals are met within defined timeframes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of geotechnical investigations. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers impactful projects with ample career development opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

8% Pension Contribution

25 Days Annual Leave

Volunteering Day

Gym Discounts

Social Club

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in project management.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical investigations and landowner agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant infrastructure delivery programmes and manage project goals.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Geotechnical Investigations

Risk Management

Commercial Awareness

Adaptability

Education

Engineering or Technical Degree

Job description

Project Manager - Ground Site Investigation (GSI) - Energy Sector, Dublin

Client: Turner & Townsend

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ae3f73b46e92

Job Views: 3

Posted: 09.05.2025

Expiry Date: 23.06.2025

Job Description

The main purpose of this role is to manage the Ground Site Investigation (GSI) and Landowner Engagement activities. The Project Manager (PM) will act as the subject matter expert, focusing on:

• Liaising with consultants and GSI contractors to complete factual reports for planning submissions and detailed designs.
• Engaging with the client's public engagement and legal teams, as well as consultants, to complete and issue landowner agreements.

Responsibilities

• Leading significant infrastructure delivery programmes, including developing overall approaches, major timeframes, and defining major deliverables to meet project goals.
• Maintaining realistic project plans, monitoring progress against quality and performance criteria, and ensuring proper resource allocation.
• Implementing project controls considering budgets, schedules, quality, and risks.
• Ensuring clear understanding of project goals and managing the lead consultant to deliver within agreed timeframes.
• Managing stakeholders and ensuring effective communication.
• Managing risks and issues, escalating as necessary.
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation such as programmes, reports, risk registers, and logs.
• Managing change control procedures and programme governance.
• Procurement of GSI contractors through existing frameworks in collaboration with the procurement team.
• Collaborating with contractors and consultants to deliver ground investigations safely, on time, and within budget.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technically biased degree with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Ability to work from Dublin office up to 2 days a week, with site visits as needed.
• Experience in power systems, utilities, or construction industries, with adaptability and innovation skills.
• Thorough understanding of geotechnical investigations.
• Experience with CPO and landowner agreements in infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of regulated utility environments and introducing new concepts or processes is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commercial awareness and decision-making capabilities.
• Full, clean driver’s license.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Competitive salary and benefits
• 8% pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus 2 company days
• Volunteering day, gym discounts, social club
• Impactful projects and career development opportunities

We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diversity and encouraging applications from all communities.

Learn more at www.turnerandtownsend.com.