Project Manager - HV Grid

Mace; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is looking for a Project Manager in Dublin to oversee high voltage station and circuit projects. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree with at least 4 years of experience in managing large infrastructure projects and balancing project management proficiency with an understanding of power systems.

This role offers a mix of office-based work and site visits, emphasizing safety, client focus, and integrity while supporting a culture of inclusivity and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience managing large infrastructure projects.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Full driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and mitigate risks.
• Deliver project plans from inception to construction phase.
• Promote safety and wellbeing among team members.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering degree or technical equivalent

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading‑edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project

The role is within the chief infrastructure office of a semi‑state organisation in Ireland responsible for the delivery of high voltage station and circuit projects as well as upgrade and refurbishment projects on the existing transmission network. Responsibilities within this role will include managing these projects from conceptual phase through feasibility, statutory planning assessment and consent to handover for detailed design and construction phase. The role will involve a combination of office‑based working and visits to sites where assets are located across the transmission network.

Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well

• You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.

Client Focus - Deliver On Our Promise

• You will ensure quality systems are suitably managed in line with service excellence.
• You will deliver and manage project plans from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
• You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of senior project managers and other leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.

Integrity - Always Do The Right Thing

• You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• You will support the long term development of your function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create Opportunity For Our People To Excel

• You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
• You will manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• You will actively network and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.

You’ll Need To Have

• An engineering degree or/technical equivalent with a minimum of 4 years’ experience managing large infrastructure projects, balancing a proficiency in project management with a developed understanding of power systems.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non‑technical audience.
• Experience conceiving and introducing innovative ideas, solutions, or new ways of doing things.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a proficiency in English required.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to make decisions and recommendations in all aspects of project implementation.
• Good analytical and IT skills.
• Full drivers licence.

You’ll Also Have

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, IEI or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience of working on projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of developing and forming relationships with other stakeholders within projects.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.