Energy Project Manager

Enexa Partners; Newbridge; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer matched pension contributions

Professional development commitment

Counselling & wellbeing support

Subscriptions to work-related bodies

Job summary

Enexa Partners in Ireland seeks a Project Manager to lead large-scale renewable energy and public infrastructure projects across development, construction and commissioning in a hybrid Newbridge setting. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure regulatory approvals, budgets and governance align with PMO standards.

A PMP or equivalent is desirable, with 5+ years in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience in large-scale energy or infrastructure delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, procurement, contract management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale renewable energy and public-good infrastructure projects through planning, construction, commissioning and operation.
• Coordinate across functional teams in a matrix structure with PMO guidance to meet objectives and governance.
• Finalise planning consents, permits and regulatory approvals for construction and readiness.
• Serve as primary project lead with internal and external stakeholders and maintain effective communication.
• Identify, monitor and report risks; prepare handover docs and PMO dashboards.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and cost controls across the project lifecycle.

Job description

Project Manager (Large Scale Renewable Energy Infrastructure Projects)

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.

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

• Lead Large-Scale Renewable Energy and Public Good Infrastructure projects through all phases of development including Planning, 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 company strategic goals, governance frameworks, and portfolio priorities.
• Finalise Planning Consents, Permits, and Regulatory Approvals required for Construction and operational readiness. Ensure documentation is maintained to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements. Identify and mitigate compliance risks proactively, escalating through the PMO as needed.
• Serve as the primary Project Lead for internal and external stakeholders. Work within the matrix structure to align cross-functional teams, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and communication channels. Maintain strong collaborative relationships within the PMO to facilitate portfolio-level consistency and delivery standards.
• Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Reporting under the guidance of Program Manager. Prepare operational handover documentation to support readiness for project commissioning. Maintain accurate records and dashboards to support PMO reporting. Contribute to Project Governance by following PMO methodologies and processes.
• Capture lessons learned and share observations to improve delivery practices.
• Scoping, Planning, Coordinating, and Monitoring Program and Project Activities across all phases to successfully deliver required outputs.
• Maintain schedules, action logs, and milestone tracking within the PMO framework. Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for PMO, Senior Project Managers, and Program Managers.
• Work with functional leads and PMO operations to procure Construction Contracts, negotiate agreements, and secure Project Financing / Funding.
• Monitor Budgets, Forecasts, and Cost Controls across the Project Lifecycle, ensuring Financial Controls and value for money. Support the PMO in delivering accurate portfolio-level financial reporting and compliance. Maintain accurate documentation and financial records.
• 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.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge, and attributes:

• A third-level degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Project Management or a related discipline (Master's degree advantageous).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Project Management, Large Scale Energy or Infrastructure Project Delivery.
• Strong Commercial acumen and experience in Budget Control, Procurement, Contract Management, and Resource Optimisation.
• 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/Infrastructure Projects through Development and Construction using a Lean Outsourced Project Management Structure.
• Professional Project Management Certification (e.g. PMP or equivalent) is desirable.
• Post graduate qualification in project management is desirable.

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.