Energy Project Manager

Enexa Partners; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work options

Career development opportunities

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Enexa Partners is seeking experienced Project & Programme Managers and Assistant PMs for Infrastructure (Energy & Utilities) in Dublin or Cork. The role focuses on delivering large-scale capital projects within the transformation delivery practice, with hybrid/mostly remote work and occasional client visits.

You will work with infrastructure clients across energy, utilities, water, gas, telecoms and housing, defining operating models, delivery strategies, and managing scope, risks and budgets

Qualifications

• Experience in project/program management for engineering capital projects.
• Multidisciplinary experience including project governance and procurement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on capital projects and programmes for infrastructure clients in energy, utilities, water, gas, telecoms.
• Define operating model and delivery strategy for projects.
• Ensure project plans, logs, budgets and deliverables are on time, within cost, and quality.
• Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to drive value.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Client facing

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Tools

PRINCE2 or PMP

Job description

Project Managers & Assistant PMs – Infrastructure (Energy & Utilities), Capital Projects, Dublin or Cork (hybrid/mostly remote with occasional client office visits when required)

The Opportunity:

Our client a global top tier Management Consultancy’s have a dynamic and diverse Transformation Delivery team, delivering large-scale Capital Projects. To continue the successful growth of their Consulting practice, they are looking for experienced, motivated Project & Programme Managers and Assistant PMs who have previously worked in Project Management roles in Engineering Capital Projects to join their team.

Their Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) team sits within the Transformation Delivery competency of their Irish Consulting practice. This team is committed to delivering exceptional client services across a range of sectors including Energy, Utilities, Transport, Gas, Telecoms, Housing, and Healthcare.

Their aim is to become the Trusted Advisor for our clients in the Construction and operational phases of national Capital Programmes by leveraging: Their people and their extensive industry experience. Existing processes and relationships. Their global experience across the Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) Project Lifecycle

ROLE AND REQUIREMENTS:

In order to continue to grow successful, they are currently hiring Project & Programme Managers & Assistant Project Managers with an Engineering or Construction related background.

Responsibilities:

Working directly with Infrastructure Clients (across their focus sectors; Energy, Utilities, Water, Gas, Telecoms & Infrastructure) on a regular basis to help create innovative insights and solutions to meet their needs. Advising Clients on the challenges relating to the delivery of Capital Projects and Programmes

Project set-up and mobilisation, defining the Operating Model and Delivery Strategy.

Working as part of a team to ensure that all Project Deliverables are managed to time, cost and quality.

Ensuring that Project Plans, Project Logs (E.g., Risks, assumptions issues, dependencies logs) and project budgets are managed effectively.

Delivery of Major Project/Programme activities throughout the entire project lifecycle from initiation through to project close.

Integrating data to inform insights by sharing technical, sector and market knowledge in their area of expertise.

Applying knowledge, experience and expertise to shape services to clients with limited direction, including development of high-quality work products and presentation of project outputs, as require

Participating in and as required, acting as the lead on small engagements or work-streams.

Assessing the maturity of programme management and/or operations of an infrastructure or capital programme and where required implementing recommendations to improve that maturity.

High quality business writing and ability to communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders, (including senior management team), via meetings, presentations and reports.

Continuous development and improvement of processes and procedures within the team.

Internal Responsibilities

Assisting in client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of Client Engagements, and quality and risk management.

Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business opportunities

Providing a supporting role in presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients.

Communicating effectively with their Senior Management and working to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams.

Understanding all our service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve clients

Building strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other service lines.

Supporting team development activities, including:

• Coaching, and mentoring activities.
• Conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback.
• Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training activities.
• Maintaining an educational programme to continually develop technical skills.
• Understanding, following, and communicating workplace policies and procedures

To do this role effectively, they are looking for people with knowledge and experience in the following areas:

3rd level educational qualification in Engineering, Construction, or a related field. Assistant Project Manager – Approx. 3-6 years’ experience as a Project Engineer or Project Co-Ordinator delivering Engineering Capital projects.

Project / Programme Manager – Approx. 6 -20 years’ experiencedelivering large scale engineering capital projects in line with the responsibilities outlined above

Ideal candidates will have:

Experience in consulting or similar Client Facing role. Multidisciplinary experience including project management, engineering design, contract management and procurement.

Excellent Stakeholder Management and Communication skills with a track record in managing complex programmes.

Good understanding of Project Governance and Change Management principles

Additional professional qualifications, such as PRINCE2® or PMP, are desirable.

What working at our client offers

They offer a competitive remuneration package. Their comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering Holidays, Health and Well-Being, Insurance, Savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, they offer: Support and Coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. All their employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences.

Their range of benefits include:

• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Bike to work Scheme
• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• TECH MBA paid by employer
• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

They committed to being an inclusive employer and they are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. They strive to achieve the right balance for their people, enabling them to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While their Client-Facing Professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, their flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

When you join our client, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, they will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative Leadership, they will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. They have embraced Hybrid working adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of their employees.