Service Project Manager

NES Group Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee MV/LV electrification projects across Ireland, delivering on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will drive coordination between cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring robust risk management and compliance with safety and quality standards.

This contract role requires a strong technical background in switchgear and power distribution, plus excellent communication skills and a proven track record of successful

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management for MV/LV electrification projects.
• Experience in managing scope, schedules, budgets and risks.
• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid full Irish driving licence and right to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the full project lifecycle, from planning through to final handover.
• Develop and execute project plans, ensuring successful delivery against scope, budget, and schedule.
• Monitor project progress, resource allocation, and financial performance to drive efficient project execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively pursuing opportunities for improvement and value creation.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including method statements, risk assessments, technical documentation, drawings, and handover packs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, managing stakeholder relationships and escalating project issues when required.
• Drive a customer-focused culture, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and successful project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout project execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying enhancements to processes and project delivery methodologies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

MV/LV electrical systems

Driving licence

Right to work Ireland

Education

Electrical/Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

MV/LV switchgear

Protection schemes

Power distribution systems

Job description

Project Manager - MV/LV Electrification (Contract)

Location: Ireland/Dublin

Contract Type: Contract

Industry: Power & Electrification

NES Fircroft is supporting a leading organisation within the electrification sector in the search for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) projects across Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong project professional who has a proven track record delivering switchgear, power distribution, and electrification projects from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the full project lifecycle, from planning through to final handover.
• Develop and execute project plans, ensuring successful delivery against scope, budget, and schedule.
• Monitor project progress, resource allocation, and financial performance to drive efficient project execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively pursuing opportunities for improvement and value creation.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including method statements, risk assessments, technical documentation, drawings, and handover packs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, managing stakeholder relationships and escalating project issues when required.
• Drive a customer-focused culture, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and successful project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout project execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying enhancements to processes and project delivery methodologies.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' project management experience delivering Medium Voltage (MV) and/or Low Voltage (LV) projects within the electrification or power sectors.
• Strong experience managing project scope, programme schedules, budgets, resources, stakeholders, and project risks.
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of MV/LV switchgear, power distribution systems, protection schemes, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Proven ability to work effectively with customers, contractors, and internal engineering teams in fast-paced project environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build long-term customer relationships.
• Full Irish driving licence.
• Existing right to work in Ireland.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive and commercially minded Project Manager who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional customer-facing skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, solving complex project challenges, and delivering high-quality electrification solutions safely and efficiently.

About NES Fircroft

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.