Project Engineer

BnM; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BnM is seeking a Project Engineer within the PMO to help deliver large-scale renewable energy infrastructure across development, delivery and operation, aligned with schedules, budgets and governance.

You will support Senior Project Managers, maintain plans and reports, coordinate risks, procurement, and handover, and contribute to health and safety compliance and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in large scale energy or infrastructure project delivery.
• Post graduate qualification in project management is desirable.
• Excellent technical appraisal, report writing and communications skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities across all phases.
• Maintain project schedules, action logs, and milestone tracking within the PMO framework.
• Support contracts, procurement documents, and financial reporting obligations.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/PM

Master’s degree advantageous

Job description

The Project Engineer within the PMO supports the delivery of BnM’s large-scale renewable energy infrastructure and public good projects across all phases, from development through to operation. Working under the guidance of Project Managers and the PMO, the role ensures project activities progress according to schedule, budget, and governance standards, contributing to the company’s low-carbon and renewable energy goals.

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

• Assist Senior Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities across all phases. Maintain project schedules, action logs, and milestone tracking within the PMO framework. Scope, plan and co-ordinate activities on assigned work packages to successfully deliver required outputs. Ensure tasks assigned to functional teams are progressing as planned.
• Support the preparation, review, and administration of contracts, purchase orders, and procurement documents. Help track project budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting under the oversight of Senior Project Managers. Contribute to maintaining accurate project documentation and financial records.
• Support the team in tracking planning consents, permits, and regulatory approvals required for construction and operation. Ensure documentation is maintained to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Assist in maintaining effective communication with internal teams, advisors, suppliers, and external stakeholders. Help prepare reports, presentations, and updates for PMO, Senior Project Managers, and Program Managers. Participate in project meetings and follow up on assigned actions.
• Support risk identification, monitoring, and reporting under the guidance of Senior Project Managers. Assist in preparing operational handover documentation to support readiness for project commissioning.
• Maintain accurate project 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 project delivery practices.
• 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 we'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 3 years’ experience in large scale energy or infrastructure project delivery.
• Post graduate qualification in project management is desirable.
• Competency across a broad range project management skills must be demonstrated.
• Excellent technical appraisal, report writing and communications skills essential.
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project.
• Professional project management certification (e.g. PMP or equivalent) is also desirable.