Transmission and Distribution Civil Project Manager - Cork - 145253

Jones Engineering; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dynamic, supportive environment

Professional development & CPD

Job summary

Jones Engineering seeks a Transmission and Distribution Civil Project Manager in Cork to lead delivery of renewable energy civil works.

You will plan, coordinate and manage project teams, maintain safety standards, manage subcontractors, and report to the Renewables Division Operations Manager. The role requires 3–5 years on-site experience in wind/solar grid connections and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 3–5 years’ site-based construction experience.
• Experience delivering renewable energy projects (wind/solar); 38kV/110kV/220kV substations and BESS is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, control and manage delivery of projects within cost, time and quality constraints.
• Lead and coordinate project teams including direct labour and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations and health & safety standards; promote a strong safety culture.
• Carry out regular site inspections and verify adherence to specifications and quality benchmarks.
• Report progress to senior management and stakeholders; manage client expectations and value.
• Deliver projects from pre-construction through handover within budget; oversee project P&L and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Project management

Team leadership

Health & Safety

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Position: Transmission and Distribution Civil 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 Civil Project Manager, with a focus on Transmission & Distribution, 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 will include:

• 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 of civil scope.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and health & safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Instil a strong safety culture and develop the capability of our project team(s) to take personal responsibility through strong visible leadership.
• Carry out regular site inspections to verify adherence to specifications, safety procedures, and quality benchmarks.
• Day to day management of client expectations whilst promoting value.
• 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 Division Operations Manager, Contracts Manager and Director.
• Deliver projects from pre-construction through to 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

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• 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 including ground works, cut / fill excavations, road openings, and utility coordination.
• 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.
• Strong electrical engineering knowledge base.
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral required.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• 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.

Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values.

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