Lead Construction Manager - Solar & Storage (Hybrid)

Atlas NextWave; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across Ireland. The role acts as the owner's representative, overseeing contractors and key stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery and high quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in complex construction, a degree in Engineering or related field, and professional qualifications such as

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering complex construction projects.
• Experience managing contractors, project budgets and construction programmes.
• Experience with MV/HV electrical infrastructure and grid connection works.
• Knowledge of FIDIC, EPC or EPCM contract environments.
• Professional qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, IOSH, NEBOSH or Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction delivery of utility-scale solar PV and energy storage projects.
• Manage EPC contractors, consultants and project stakeholders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Oversee health, safety, environmental and quality compliance across all sites.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risk registers and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning, testing, energisation and handover activities.
• Liaise with utilities, local authorities, landowners and other key stakeholders.
• Support contractor procurement and tender evaluation processes.
• You will be an experienced construction or project delivery professional with a successful track record in renewable energy, infrastructure or major engineering projects.

Skills

Leadership

Construction delivery

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Project controls

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Project Management degree

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

IOSH

NEBOSH

Job description

Atlas NextWave is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across Ireland. The role acts as the owner's representative, overseeing contractors and key stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery and high quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in complex construction, a degree in Engineering or related field, and professional qualifications such as