GNI118 - Project Delivery Engineer

Gas Networks Ireland; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Gas Networks Ireland is seeking a Project Delivery Engineer to support end-to-end planning and delivery of the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve initiative. You will manage workstreams, coordinate with PMO, and liaise with external suppliers and consultants to deliver design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

The role requires a third-level engineering degree and 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in delivery of projects within energy or utility sectors, strong project

Qualifications

• Third level degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years post-qualification project delivery experience in gas/utility/construction sectors.
• Knowledge of PSDP/PSCS roles and risk management systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for delivery of specified workstreams within a cross-functional team.
• Plan and oversee end-to-end delivery, coordinating with PMO and external suppliers.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor progress weekly.
• Prepare documentation for budget approvals and investment governance.
• Coordinate tender and contract documents for third-party services.
• Liaise with Local Authorities and utility stakeholders across project lifecycle.
• Contribute to risk mitigation, change control and project reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Quality and Sustainability requirements.
• Assist in contractor payments and relationships at project level.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain project records.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Financial management

PSDP/PSCS knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Background

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE), ‘Energy Security Package’, Action 17 has identified that Ireland needs a strategic gas emergency reserve to achieve security of gas supply during a supply interruption as Ireland makes a secure transition to majority renewable energy.

DCEE has engaged GNI to prepare a substantive proposal for the optimal solution to deliver the strategic reserve project. GNI has created a separate internal team which is responsible for progressing the strategic gas emergency reserve initiative which is responsible for assessing viable technical solutions, developing a comprehensive business case and programme plan for delivery, namely the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (SGER).

Reporting to the Systems Integration and Asset Management Manager, the Project Delivery Engineer will have responsibility for supporting the end-to-end planning and delivery of the project, and managing, driving and delivering their respective workstream as issued by the System Integration Manager and PMO. The successful candidate will have the ability to work closely with other teams, supporting a wide range of technical engineering external suppliers and consultants, to drive the successful development and delivery of the project through design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for the delivery of specified workstreams as part of a cross functional team responsible for the design, planning and delivery of the project. Supports the management of project budget, schedule, quality and customer/stakeholder requirements, through various project phases and gates.


• Responsible for planning and overseeing the end-to-end delivery of specified workstreams, in conjunction with PMO.


• Responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules including tracking and reporting on progress against the agreed schedule. Updating project status on a weekly basis through the GNI Project Reporting Portal.Coordinating with Project Scheduler regarding provision of all project status information.


• Responsible for developing, reviewing and collating key documentation as required to progress internal project budget approvals through relevant investment governance committees, in conjunction with PMO.


• Coordinate the development of tender and contract documents for the project, with respect to procurement of 3rd party services and works contracts as necessary. (E.g. Site Investigations, Engineering Services and Construction Works). Review all project related contractor documentation to ensure compliance with legislation, standards and specifications.


• Liaising with external stakeholders such as Local Authorities, ESB, Eir, NPWS, TII, regarding full project lifecycle activities/agreements. Includes managing applications where assigned projects require Statutory approvals or planning applications.


• Input to contract management, risk mitigation and change control, per project/programme, to ensure delivery to time, scope and customer requirements. Development and tracking of project data in relation to risk, schedule, change management and preparing reports on same in coordination with PMO.


• Ensure all project activities are completed in line with GNI Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental and Sustainability requirements.


• Coordinate project team oversight of the role of Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) through the project lifecycle ensuring appropriate coordination of project designer, maintenance of temporary works & design change registers and ensuring the Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) adopts appropriate controls to mitigate identified particular risks.


• Monitor contractors compliance with their requirements as PSCS requesting improvement, documenting and escalating where required.


• Act as the project escalation point for the assigned workstream(s), mitigating project risks and resolving any issues that arise for specified project/programme of work.


• Assist in relationship with Contractors at the project level, including review and approval of all contractor and project payments, as per relevant contract documentation.


• Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders to progress project from high-level design to delivery as required.


• Drive for high performance, setting the standard for continuous improvement in the delivery of projects/programmes.


• Responsible for ensuring all project technical records.


• Performing other duties as assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant third level degree Engineering or other technical equivalent.


• Minimum 3 - 5 years post qualification experience managing the delivery of projects and programmes, in the natural gas or similar utility/construction industries (e.g. water, gas, telecommunications, electrical, mission critical infrastructure)


• Have a working knowledge of H&S standards e.g. PSDP/PSCS role etc. and risk management systems.


• Experience of operating in an environment where building and maintaining relationships (both internal and external) was critical to role success, with excellent influencing and negotiation skills.


• Working knowledge of project management and financial management, as well as construction delivery best practice.


• Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to others.


• Knowledge of design management, procurement, construction management, issues reporting, interface management and programme planning.


• Ability to develop strategic relationships to accomplish the delivery of high priority complex programmes, with multiple stakeholders.


• Ability to exercise independent judgement in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for programme optimisation and change control.


• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Gas Networks Ireland is an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Through our ibelong framework, we work to ensure that everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute.

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• We offer hybrid working arrangements to help you balance work and life, and to support you in bringing your best to the organisation.

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