Senior Project Manager
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Our client is a well-established contractor operating across the electrical infrastructure and energy sectors, with a strong track record of delivering technically demanding projects for some of the most active clients in the Irish and European market. The business has built a reputation for high-quality delivery across complex electrical and power systems, working closely with grid operators, developers and utilities to bring major infrastructure schemes to completion.
With deep expertise in high-voltage systems and power infrastructure, the company operates at the more technically challenging end of the market, consistently delivering projects that require a high level of engineering knowledge, stakeholder coordination and commercial acumen. Their project portfolio has grown significantly in recent years, driven by increasing investment in energy infrastructure and grid development across the region.
The business is currently in a strong growth phase, with an expanding pipeline of secured and upcoming projects creating the need for experienced, senior project professionals to join the team. This is a business that values expertise, rewards performance and actively supports career progression into senior and leadership roles.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PROJECTS
You will be working on technically complex high-voltage substation schemes, managing the full delivery lifecycle from initial design coordination through to commissioning and handover. These are significant projects in terms of both technical scope and commercial value, requiring close coordination across electrical engineering, civil works, procurement and health and safety functions.
The team you will be joining is experienced and technically strong, operating within a culture that values ownership, accountability and professional rigour. There is strong leadership in place, and the working environment is one where senior professionals are genuinely empowered to drive delivery and make key decisions on their projects.
Based in Dublin, you will have regular engagement with clients, design consultants, subcontractors and statutory stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The role offers excellent visibility at a senior level and the opportunity to build a strong professional profile within the high-voltage and power infrastructure sector.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of 100kV and above substation projects from early design through to commissioning and client handover
* Manage project programmes, budgets, resource plans and procurement strategies to ensure delivery on time and within cost
* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across electrical engineering, civil works, commissioning and H&S functions
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle
* Oversee contract administration, risk management, change control and project reporting
* Ensure all works are executed in compliance with relevant safety standards, technical specifications and regulatory requirements
* Monitor project performance and implement corrective action plans where required
* Support and mentor junior project management staff within the wider delivery team
WHAT YOU NEED
* Proven track record as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager delivering high-voltage substation or electrical infrastructure projects
* Strong electrical engineering background — this is essential for the role
* Experience managing 100kV or above substation projects through the full project lifecycle
* Ability to manage complex multidisciplinary teams and multiple workstreams simultaneously
* Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and programmes at a senior level
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
* Relevant engineering qualification and/or project management accreditation preferred
WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN
This role offers a highly competitive salary of €140,000–€150,000 alongside a strong benefits package. You will be joining a business in genuine growth mode, with a high-value project pipeline and a clear path to progress into senior leadership. For a technically strong project professional looking to take on ownership of complex, high-profile infrastructure delivery, this represents an excellent career move