Energy Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer matched pension contributions

Wellbeing and counselling service

Subscriptions to professional bodies

Job summary

Enexa Partners in Ireland is seeking a Project Manager to lead Large-Scale Renewable Energy Infrastructure projects through all phases—from Planning and Commercialisation to Construction, Commissioning and Operation. The role sits in a hybrid Newbridge setting, collaborating with a climate‑action focused portfolio.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, procure construction contracts, negotiate long‑term offtake, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory and grid compliance while delivering

Qualifications

• Third-level degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management.
• Professional PM certification (PMP) desirable.
• At least 8 years in large-scale energy or infrastructure delivery.
• Experience in budgeting, procurement, and contract management.
• Strong understanding of Irish energy infrastructure and grid frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale renewable energy projects through planning to operation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams in a matrix PMO environment.
• Procure construction contracts and negotiate long-term offtake.
• Ensure regulatory, environmental, and grid compliance.
• Deliver portfolio-level governance and reporting to PMO.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Procurement

Regulatory compliance

Lean PMO

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering/Business/PM

Job description

Project Manager (Lead Large-Scale Renewable Energy Infrastructure Projects) – PMO - through all phases of development including Planning, Commercialisation, Construction, Commissioning and Operation

Location: Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland (Hybrid working model with blended working from home for three days and two days in the office)

Duration: Permanent

Reporting to: Programme Manager

In partnership with our client is a large Irish Semi‑State Organisation, headquartered in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, has evolved into a modern Climate‑Action Enterprise. It now focuses on Renewable Energy Development, rehabilitation, waste and resource recovery, and Large‑Scale Environmental Restoration projects. Its mission centres on supporting Ireland’s transition to a Climate‑Neutral Economy by 2050 through Clean‑Energy Solutions, Biodiversity Regeneration, and Sustainable Land Management.

They are hiring a Project Manager. The Project Manager is responsible for delivering their Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects, managing all aspects of Project Development through to operation.

Working within the Renewable Energy program structure, the role leads individual project delivery, ensuring Commercial, Technical, and Financial Success in line with their governance and quality standards.

The Project Manager plays a key part in advancing Wind, Solar, Battery Storage, and Grid Infrastructure Projects that support their strategic objectives.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:

Lead Large-Scale Renewable Energy Infrastructure Projects through all phases of development including Planning, Commercialisation, Construction, Commissioning and Operation.

Coordinate across functional teams in a matrix structure, leveraging PMO guidance, technical experts, and operational stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Ensure alignment with their Strategic Goals, Governance Frameworks, and Portfolio Priorities.

Work with their Functional Leads and PMO operations to Procure Construction Contracts, Negotiate Long-Term Offtake Agreements, and secure Project Financing. Monitor Budgets, Forecasts, and Cost Controls across the Project Lifecycle, ensuring financial viability and value for money. Support the PMO in delivering accurate portfolio-level financial reporting and compliance.

Finalise Planning Consents, Permits, and Statutory Approvals required for construction and operational readiness.

Ensure adherence to Regulatory, Environmental, and Grid Compliance Requirements, working collaboratively with functional leads. Identify and mitigate compliance risks proactively, escalating through the PMO as needed.

Serve as the primary Project Lead for internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, regulators, technology suppliers, and community partners. Work within the matrix structure to align cross-functional teams, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and communication channels. Maintain strong collaborative relationships with the PMO to facilitate portfolio-level consistency and delivery standards.

Analyse and appraise overall Project Risk profiles and provide regular updates so as shareholders are provided with accurate information in which to make their decisions. Prepare all documentation required to obtain investment approvals. Plan and oversee operational handover, ensuring readiness for full-scale operation and integration with ongoing portfolio management.

Provide timely, accurate, and transparent project reporting to the PMO and Program Managers, supporting portfolio-level oversight. Maintain project governance in line with PMO methodologies, ensuring alignment with company-wide standards and processes. Capture lessons learned and best practices, feeding back into PMO processes to improve overall project delivery capability.

All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the premises.

Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's objectives.

What they're looking for: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge, and attributes:

A third-level degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management or a related discipline (Master’s degree advantageous).

Minimum 8 years’ experience in Large Scale Energy or Infrastructure Project Delivery, with at least 4 in a Junior Project Manager or Project Engineer role within the Energy Sector.

Professional Project Management Certification (e.g. PMP or equivalent) is desirable.

Strong commercial acumen and experience in budget control, procurement, contract management, and resource optimisation. Familiarity with regulatory, grid, and planning frameworks relevant to Energy Infrastructure in Ireland is essential.

Demonstrated ability to Lead Cross Functional Teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and Deliver Projects in complex, multi-stakeholder settings.

In depth knowledge of Project Management Principles, with the ability to manage a Large-Scale Energy Project through Development and Construction using a Lean outsourced Project Management structure.

Other Benefits Include:

• Employer matched pension contributions
• They invest in their people and have a strong commitment to your development.
• They provide free, confidential counselling & wellbeing support service that provides in-the-moment support to you. It also provides access to self-guided meditation, Fitness & Nutrition Pathways, Digital Gym & on demand webinars.
• They fund subscriptions for work-related professional bodies.