Transmission and Distribution Civil Project Manager - Meath - 145253

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD & Chartered status

Performance incentives

Career progression

Work-life balance

Job summary

Jones Engineering, a leading engineering services company, is seeking a Transmission and Distribution Civil Project Manager in Meath. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and delivering civil works for renewable energy projects, including wind and solar deployments, with on-site involvement at 38kV–220kV substations and BESS installations.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensure safety culture, manage subcontractors, and report to senior management while driving projects from

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is required.
• Experience delivering renewable energy projects with on-site involvement in medium-voltage works.
• Solid communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, control and deliver projects within cost, timescale and quality targets.
• Lead project teams including labour and subcontractors for civil scope.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster a strong safety culture and develop project team capability.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify specifications and quality benchmarks.
• Manage client expectations and promote value on the project.
• Coordinate external consultants and report to the project management team.
• Resolve technical challenges during construction with timely solutions.
• Deliver projects from pre-construction to handover on time and budget.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

HSE compliance

Client coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Position: Transmission and Distribution Civil Project Manager

Location: Meath

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

• 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. In addition, 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.