Project Director – Energy

About the Opportunity

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

We are now seeking a Project Director to join us and play a key role assisting our clients in the transition to a low carbon energy future. The role will involve working in a dynamic and fast-paced organization and will afford the candidate the opportunity to work on strategic and innovative projects across all stages of delivery from concept to design and construction. The candidate should have a strong project management background with a proven track record of delivering large-scale complex infrastructure projects through the regulatory, design, procurement, and construction stages.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering a diverse portfolio of projects, predominantly in the energy/utilities sector.
• Accountable for defining, developing, interfacing, and delivering complex multi-package projects safely, while managing time, budget, quality, and key performance indicators to ensure successful completion.
• Adapt quickly to changing project and business requirements, with a strong technical ability to understand and digest technical information.
• Analyze issues, exercising judgment to make decisions and drive delivery of large infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with the engineering, construction, and procurement teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and technical requirements.
• Foster, sustain, and oversee strong relationships with internal key stakeholders and external partners.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• 15+ years relevant experience preferably with a construction/energy/engineering background.
• Power system industry expertise, utilities/construction experience along with the ability to adapt, innovate, and meet changing demands.
• Knowledge of the industry, environment, and context, experience working within a similar regulated utility environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills at management and operational levels.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to make decisions and recommendations in all aspects of project implementation.
• Experience working with EPC Contracts; FIDIC, NEC, etc.
• Willingness to travel when required within Ireland.

Desirable Requirements

• Recognized qualification in energy efficiency/renewable energy.
• Experience delivering renewable energy projects either onshore or offshore.
• Understanding the operation and development of electricity transmission networks.

Benefits

• Full time, permanent
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• Pension
• Annual leave
• Car allowance
• 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

About Company

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in 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 and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place, and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

• Twitter
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place, and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.