Senior Energy Project Lead: Retrofit & Decarbonisation

Gilder Search Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour work week

30 days leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is assisting a public sector body in Cork to recruit a Senior Energy Project Manager. The role focuses on delivering large-scale energy retrofit and decarbonisation programmes, with oversight of planning, procurement, and execution.

This 1-year rolling contract offers a 35-hour week, 30 days’ leave, and hybrid working. You will coordinate design teams, contractors, and energy performance specialists to ensure projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Level 8 QQI-accredited degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or membership of Engineers Ireland.
• Minimum 7 years’ post-qualification experience in design, project management, and construction, or in installation/maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical building services.
• Strong technical knowledge with proven project management and leadership capability.
• Competence, professionalism, and organisational skills to deliver on the role’s responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale energy retrofit and decarbonisation programmes, including pilot and national rollout projects.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery: planning, resourcing, procurement, and execution of capital works.
• Procure and oversee design teams, technical advisors, contractors, and energy performance specialists.
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders to ensure successful programme delivery.
• Develop and implement project briefs, tender documentation, and procurement strategies in line with regulatory requirements.
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and reporting to deliver quality and performance.
• Support the development and implementation of energy efficiency and carbon reduction strategies across the estate.
• Provide technical guidance on energy performance and sustainable design.
• Oversee maintenance, minor capital works, and lifecycle planning for buildings.
• Promote best practices in energy management, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and statutory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

QQI Level 8 engineering degree

Engineers Ireland membership

Job description

Gilder Search Group is assisting a public sector body in Cork to recruit a Senior Energy Project Manager. The role focuses on delivering large-scale energy retrofit and decarbonisation programmes, with oversight of planning, procurement, and execution.

This 1-year rolling contract offers a 35-hour week, 30 days’ leave, and hybrid working. You will coordinate design teams, contractors, and energy performance specialists to ensure projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.