Electrical Project Manager – HV Substation

Ward Personnel; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD towards chartered status

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Ward Personnel is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead delivery of a new 110kV substation project in County Meath, Ireland. The role requires taking full ownership from pre-construction to handover, managing the team, subcontractors and consultants to deliver on time, within budget and to specification.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) and have 3–5+ years’ site-based PM experience on renewables or grid infrastructure, with hands-on

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 3–5+ years in a site-based project management role on renewables or grid infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with HV substations (38kV/110kV/220kV) and grid connections.

Responsibilities

• Own the project from pre-construction through testing, commissioning and handover.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and consultants daily to meet safety, time and budget targets.
• Maintain commercial control, planning, programming and quality standards.
• Report progress to project leadership and liaise with civil and electrical teams.
• Ensure health and safety, regulatory compliance and quality throughout delivery.

Skills

Electrical project mgmt

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Project Manager

Our client is a long-established, leading Irish engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex M&E and energy infrastructure projects. Their growing Renewables and Transmission & Distribution division is now seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead delivery of a new 110kV substation project in Co. Meath.

The Role

You will take full ownership of the project from pre-construction through to testing, commissioning and handover, managing the team, subcontractors and consultants on a day-to-day basis to ensure it's delivered safely, on time, within budget and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Full accountability for project delivery, including financial performance and P&L
• Planning, programming and controlling the project within agreed cost, time and quality parameters
• Leading and coordinating site teams, direct labour and subcontractors
• Managing external consultants and interfacing with the wider project team
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety, regulatory and quality standards
• Conducting regular site inspections and resolving technical issues as they arise
• Maintaining strong commercial and contractual control
• Reporting to the Division Operations Manager, Contracts Manager and Director

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) with an electrical background; a trade background would be a strong advantage
• 3–5+ years in a site-based project management role on renewable or grid infrastructure projects
• Hands-on experience with HV substations (38kV / 110kV / 220kV), grid connections, and MV testing and commissioning
• Exposure to wind, solar and/or BESS projects is highly desirable
• Solid working knowledge of the civil elements of substation delivery
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Support for further training and CPD towards chartered status
• Long-term career progression with a major contractor in a growing sector

For a confidential discussion, contact Mike Deggens at Ward Personnel.