Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programmes covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in heavy civils and energy infrastructure to lead complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing medium and high voltage systems, with a particular emphasis on substation works, ring main cabling, and large-scale renewable energy installations such as photovoltaic systems and geothermal/ground source heat pump systems.
This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of delivering high-value infrastructure projects in a regulated and safety-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of energy-focused infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams across civil, electrical, and environmental engineering.
- Oversee substation construction and commissioning, including HV/MV systems and ring main cabling.
- Coordinate the design and installation of renewable energy systems (solar PV, geothermal, ground source heat pumps).
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Manage budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
- Prepare and present project reports, updates, and documentation.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or related discipline).
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in project management within heavy civils and energy infrastructure.
- Strong experience with substation projects and HV/MV electrical systems.
- Proven delivery of renewable energy systems (PV, geothermal, etc.).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Familiarity with Irish construction and energy regulations is an advantage.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification preferred.
Desirable:
- Experience working on avaition or transport infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of sustainability and carbon reduction strategies in infrastructure.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
What we offer you:
- Full time, permanent
- Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
- Pension
- 23 days Annual leave, 2 Company days & 1 volunteering day
- Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
- Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
- Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues
Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.
We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
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