Project Manager - Construction

Statkraft; Ireland; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Diversity in the workplace

Global network of experts

Job summary

Statkraft is recruiting a Project Manager - Construction to drive the successful delivery of wind projects from pre-construction to completion in the UK/Ireland region. Based in Cork, you will manage scope, budget, schedule, and quality, coordinating internal teams, consultants, and contractors, while ensuring HSE and permitting compliance.

You will report on progress to senior management, lead procurement and BoP activities, and support continuous improvement within the project delivery team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure projects through construction.
• Strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies, particularly wind, solar and battery energy storage projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts and project delivery from development to operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project (or equivalent), SharePoint and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate risks, recommendations, and project updates clearly.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of wind projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
• Coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, environmental, permitting and anti-corruption requirements.
• Provide project reporting, governance and progress updates to senior management.
• Lead tendering and procurement activities, including BoP contracts.
• Coordinate technical design inputs and oversee site activities as required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Procurement

Contracts

Communication

Wind/solar experience

Education

Degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

SharePoint

AutoCAD

Job description

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have 6,200 employees in 20 countries. We have been making clean energy possible for over 125 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.

We are currently looking to recruit a Project Manager - Construction to strengthen the business area's Project Delivery Unit. The team is responsible for the project execution of large-scale infrastructure renewable projects of onshore wind and solar across UK / Ireland.

This role will be based in our Cork, Ireland office.

Job Description

As a Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of wind projects from pre-construction through to completion by:

• Managing project scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
• Coordinating internal teams, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with HSE, environmental, permitting and anti-corruption requirements.
• Providing project reporting, governance, documentation and progress updates to senior management.
• Leading tendering and procurement activities, including BoP contracts.
• Coordinating technical design inputs and overseeing site activities as required.
• Using Statkraft systems for project controls, contracts, safety, risk and financial management.
• Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to the wider renewable energy project delivery team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure projects through construction.
• Strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies, particularly wind, solar and battery energy storage projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts and project delivery from development to operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project (or equivalent), SharePoint and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate risks, recommendations, and project updates clearly.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

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.