Senior Renewable Energy Project Manager

Brightwater Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is seeking a Project Manager for a major energy infrastructure portfolio in Kildare, Ireland. The role involves leading large-scale renewable energy and public infrastructure projects through all phases, ensuring timely delivery, compliance and strong stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in energy/infrastructure project management, a relevant third-level qualification and strong commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing large scale energy or infrastructure projects.
• A relevant third-level qualification.
• Strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale renewable energy and public infrastructure projects through all phases (planning, construction, commissioning, operation).
• Finalise planning consents, permits, and regulatory approvals for construction and readiness.
• Serve as project lead for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and monitor risk; report under guidance of Program Manager.
• Scope, plan, coordinate and monitor program activities across all phases to deliver outputs.
• Work with internal teams to procure construction contracts, negotiate agreements and secure financing.

Skills

Project management

Commercial acumen

Education

Relevant third-level qualification

Job description

Brightwater Recruitment is seeking a Project Manager for a major energy infrastructure portfolio in Kildare, Ireland. The role involves leading large-scale renewable energy and public infrastructure projects through all phases, ensuring timely delivery, compliance and strong stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in energy/infrastructure project management, a relevant third-level qualification and strong commercial acumen.