Project Manager

BnM; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BnM is seeking a Project Manager to deliver large-scale renewable energy and public infrastructure projects across all phases, from development through operation. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring cost, programme and technical delivery in line with governance and quality standards.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, proven project management experience, and the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder settings within a matrix PMO environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, large-scale energy or infrastructure project delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgeting, procurement, contract management and cost control.
• PM certification (e.g., PMP) desirable; postgraduate qualification in project management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale renewable energy and public good infrastructure projects through all development phases to operation.
• Coordinate across functional teams within a matrix structure with PMO guidance and stakeholders.
• Finalise planning consents, permits and regulatory approvals and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

Project management

Budget control

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering, Science, Business or Project Management degree

Tools

PMO guidance

Job description

BnM currently has an opening for a Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of BnM’s large-scale renewable energy and public good infrastructure projects across all phases, managing all aspects of project development through to operation. Working within the program structure, the role leads individual project delivery, ensuring cost, programme and technical delivery in line with BnM's governance and quality standards. The Project Manager plays a key part in advancing projects that deliver the company’s low carbon, renewable energy and public good objectives.

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 BnM's 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 BnM 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.

What we're looking for:

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.

BnM is an equal opportunities employer.