Head of Project Controls – Ireland & UK

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Statkraft seeks a Head of Project Controls for Ireland & UK, based in Cork, Ireland. You will define the Project Controls strategy, establish the regional operating model, and lead a high-performing community, ensuring data-driven decision making and portfolio governance across renewable energy projects.

In this leadership role, you will align regional delivery with central requirements, drive improvements in forecasting and risk management, and foster a culture of accountability and

Qualifications

• Deep experience leading project controls in infrastructure or energy projects.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions.
• Knowledge of renewables sector and portfolio governance.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the Project Controls strategy for Ireland & UK.
• Establish regional operating model, governance, and tools.
• Lead a high-performing Project Controls community across the region.
• Drive data-driven forecasting, risk management and performance reviews.
• Ensure alignment with TN standards and central requirements.
• Lead transformation initiatives to improve delivery predictability.

Skills

Project Management

Project Development

Project Controls

Portfolio Delivery

Education

Engineering

Construction Management

Project Management

Business Management

Job description

• Business Units: TN- Project Delivery New Renewables

Company Description

The Head of Project Controls - Ireland & UK is responsible for defining and leading the Project Controls strategy across the regional portfolio, ensuring the organization has the people, capabilities, systems, processes, governance, and culture required to successfully deliver Statkraft's renewable energy projects.

The role provides strategic leadership across cost, schedule, risk, reporting, forecasting, change management, and portfolio performance, while ensuring alignment between regional delivery needs, the TN unit, and the central Project Controls function.

As a member of the Ireland & UK Project Delivery leadership team, the Head of Project Controls plays a key role in shaping regional priorities, influencing decision-making, driving organizational improvements, and creating a high-performing Project Controls function that supports predictable and competitive project delivery.

The role is accountable not only for project controls performance, but also for building the long-term capability of the function through organizational design, talent development, implementation of best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position will be based in Cork (Ireland) to enable close collaboration with the VP Project Delivery Ireland & UK, Asset Owner and key regional stakeholders. Proximity to the regional leadership team is considered essential to ensure effective portfolio governance, stakeholder engagement, decision-making and strategic alignment across the project lifecycle

Job Description

• Define and own the Project Controls strategy for Ireland & UK.
• Establish the regional Project Controls operating model, including organization, governance, competencies, processes, tools, and ways of working while ensuring alignment with the central project controls function.
• Build, lead, develop, and retain a high-performing Project Controls community across the region.
• Drive the adoption of data-driven project controls practices, utilizing historical project data and lessons learned to continuously improve estimating accuracy, forecasting reliability, and risk assessment quality across the portfolio.
• Lead portfolio-level reviews, performance assessments, and recovery initiatives, ensuring risks and opportunities are proactively identified and managed.
• Act as the single point of accountability for Project Controls performance and maturity within the regional portfolio.
• Drive alignment between regional TNN project delivery priorities, Asset Ownership expectations, TN standards, and central requirements (TSW).
• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, proactive risk management, and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen portfolio performance and delivery predictability.

Stakeholder Management

• A critical success factor for this role is the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels and functions.
• The Head of Project Controls will serve as the primary interface between regional Project Delivery, Project Development, Finance & Business Support ensuring alignment on priorities, governance, reporting, and performance expectations.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Management or a related discipline.
• Deep experience in Project Management, Project Development, Project Controls or Major Project Delivery within infrastructure, energyor renewable energy sectors.
• Experience working within matrix organizations and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographical locations.
• Experience supporting executive decision-making through portfolio insights, performance reporting, and strategic recommendations.
• Knowledge of renewable energy project development and delivery, including wind, solar, BESS, and associated infrastructure, is highly desirable.

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.