Electrical Substation Project Manager – Grid Delivery Lead

Ward Personnel; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

CPD support

Career progression

Job summary

Ward Personnel are recruiting an Electrical Project Manager to lead a major 110kV substation project in Co Meath / North Dublin. The role requires strong leadership of site teams, subcontractors and consultants, with responsibility for safety, delivery on time and within budget.

You will own pre-construction through commissioning, interfacing with the wider project team and client, and will benefit from ongoing CPD and progression with a major Irish contractor in a growing renewables sector.

Qualifications

• 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) and grid connections.

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

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering background

HV substations knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

HV substations equipment

Job description

Ward Personnel are recruiting an Electrical Project Manager to lead a major 110kV substation project in Co Meath / North Dublin. The role requires strong leadership of site teams, subcontractors and consultants, with responsibility for safety, delivery on time and within budget.

You will own pre-construction through commissioning, interfacing with the wider project team and client, and will benefit from ongoing CPD and progression with a major Irish contractor in a growing renewables sector.