Renewables Transmission & Distribution Project Manager - Cork - 145345

Jones Engineering; Cork; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

CPD opportunities

Résumé du poste

Jones Engineering in Cork is seeking a Renewables Transmission & Distribution Project Manager to lead project delivery in our Renewables division. You will coordinate the project team and manage day‑to‑day activities to hit milestones.

Responsibilities include controlling cost, schedule, and quality; overseeing contractors; ensuring safety compliance; and delivering electrical and civil works from pre‑construction to handover.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy, or Construction Management.
• 3–5 years' site‑based construction experience in renewables projects (wind/solar).
• Experience with high voltage substations (38kV/110kV/220kV) and MV testing is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Assume full accountability for the financial performance and overall management of assigned projects.
• Plan, control and manage delivery within cost, timescales and quality.
• Lead and coordinate project teams including subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations and health & safety standards.
• Carry out site inspections to verify specifications and safety.
• Coordinate external consultants.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges during construction with timely solutions.
• Provide clear reporting to the Renewables / T&D Division Operations Manager, Contracts Manager and Director.
• Deliver electrical and civil projects from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.
• Maintain commercial and contractual oversight, including project P&L.
• Develop cross-functional teams to support project success.

Connaissances

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Formation

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Renewable Energy/Construction Management

Description du poste

Position

Renewables Transmission & Distribution Project Manager

Location

Cork

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo‑Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description

As a Transmission & Distribution Project Manager in the Renewables division, you will play a pivotal role in project implementation and execution. You will coordinate the project team and management of the project on a day‑to‑day basis to ensure key project milestones are achieved and the successful delivery of the project.

Your Responsibilities

• Assume full accountability for the financial performance and overall management of assigned projects.
• Planning, controlling and managing the delivery of your project(s) utilising the necessary resource and skills, within the agreed parameters of cost, timescales and quality.
• Lead, coordinate, and manage project teams, including direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring efficient delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and health & safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Carry out regular site inspections to verify adherence to specifications, safety procedures, and quality benchmarks.
• Manage and coordinate external consultants.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges during construction, implementing effective and timely solutions.
• Provide clear and consistent reporting to the Renewables / T&D Division Operations Manager, Contracts Manager and Director.
• Deliver Electrical & Civil projects from pre‑construction through to commissioning and handover, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Maintain strong commercial and contractual oversight, including a solid understanding of project P&L.
• Effectively manage and develop cross‑functional teams to support project success.

Skills And Requirements

• A degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy or Construction Management is essential.
• Proven experience in the construction and delivery of renewable energy projects, including wind and solar developments. This must include onsite involvement with 38kV, 110kV, and 220kV medium‑voltage substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid connections and MV testing and commissioning.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar site-based construction role is essential.
• Excellent delegation and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a cross‑functional team essential.
• Ability to work and collaborate with the wider project team essential.
• Electrical trade background would be advantageous.
• Strong civil engineering knowledge base.
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral required.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work‑life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.