Project Manager

Frey Consulting Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€70,000–€85,000 salary

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the southern region, from early construction through commissioning and handover.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage programmes with MS Project or Primavera, oversee subcontractors, monitor budgets, and ensure safety and compliance on EPC contracts.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Renewable Energy, or equivalent is required.
• Experience delivering solar, utilities or infrastructure projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of solar and energy infrastructure projects.
• Manage programme, resources and sequencing across multiple fronts.
• Oversee subcontractors and coordinate civil, electrical and mechanical scopes.
• Track progress, identify risks and address delays early.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Manage commissioning, energisation and handover to client.
• Handle contract administration including variations, claims and reporting.
• Act as main contact for clients, consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Scheduling & planning

Team leadership

Education

Engineering / Construction Management / Renewable Energy degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Project Manager – Renewable Energy / Construction

Location: Waterford | Full-Time | Permanent

The Company

An international energy business, delivering projects across Europe through regional delivery teams.

In Ireland, the company is active in the renewables sector, with a growing pipeline of solar PV and associated infrastructure projects.

Work is typically delivered under EPC contracts, involving full lifecycle responsibility from design and build through to commissioning and handover.

The Role

The Project Manager will take ownership of renewable energy projects throughout southern Ireland, managing delivery from early construction through commissioning and handover.

• Lead day‑to‑day delivery of solar and energy infrastructure projects
• Manage programme, resources and sequencing across multiple work fronts
• Oversee subcontractors and coordinate civil, electrical and mechanical scopes
• Track progress, identify risks and deal with delays or constraints early
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental and statutory requirements
• Manage commissioning, energisation and final handover to client
• Handle contract administration including variations, claims and reporting
• Act as main point of contact for clients, consultants and stakeholders

This is a delivery‑focused Project Manager role with full visibility across programme, technical and commercial aspects.

The Person

The role is open to candidates from construction, utilities or renewable energy backgrounds.

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Renewable Energy, or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Typically 5+ years’ Project Management experience
• Backgrounds may include Project Manager, Site Manager stepping up, or Engineer with strong delivery experience
• Experience in solar, utilities or infrastructure projects is advantageous
• Strong understanding of civil, electrical and mechanical scopes
• Comfortable managing programmes (MS Project / Primavera or similar)
• Good commercial awareness, including budgets, valuations and cost tracking
• Confident managing multidisciplinary teams and dealing with external stakeholders

The Package

• €70,000–€85,000 salary, depending on experience
• 28 days annual leave

Location: Waterford / Kilkenny / Carlow / Laois / Wexford

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