Senior Renewable Energy Project Manager

BnM; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BnM is seeking a Project Manager to deliver large-scale renewable energy projects in Ireland, from development through to operation, ensuring commercial, technical and financial success in line with governance standards.

The role leads cross-functional teams, manages budgets, contracts, and financing, and ensures regulatory and grid compliance while maintaining strong PMO collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Third-level degree in Engineering/Science/Business/PM or related discipline; Master's degree advantageous
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in large-scale energy or infrastructure project delivery; at least 4 in a Junior Project Manager or Project Engineer role in energy
• Professional project management certification (e.g. PMP) desirable
• Strong commercial acumen with budget control, procurement, contract management and resource optimisation

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects through all phases of development to operation.
• Procure construction contracts, negotiate long-term offtake agreements, and secure project financing; monitor budgets and cost controls.
• Finalise planning consents, permits, and approvals; ensure regulatory and grid compliance.
• Lead internal and external stakeholders; align cross-functional teams and maintain PMO relationships.
• Analyse risk profiles; prepare documentation for investment approvals and oversee handover.
• Provide timely project reporting to PMO and Program Managers; maintain governance and capture lessons learned.
• Commit to Health and Safety obligations and participate in Performance Management.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Contract management

Procurement

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Project reporting

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering/Science/Business/PM

PM certification (PMP or equivalent)

Job description

BnM is seeking a Project Manager to deliver large-scale renewable energy projects in Ireland, from development through to operation, ensuring commercial, technical and financial success in line with governance standards.

The role leads cross-functional teams, manages budgets, contracts, and financing, and ensures regulatory and grid compliance while maintaining strong PMO collaboration and stakeholder engagement.