Project Manager | Power & Renewables | Ireland

About the Opportunity

Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years. Build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects. Work with a vibrant, agile, and multi-functional team to deliver projects on time, safely, to budget, and to the required quality standards. Benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability. Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations.

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres, and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative, and performance-focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

The Project Manager plans, organises, leads, coordinates, and controls all activities concerned with the construction of Electrical (MV & HV) Projects. The P&R (High Voltage) Project Manager participates in the conceptual development of an engineering construction project and leads its organization, scheduling, and implementation. He/she is the key point of contact with the client and builds and creates strong, assertive, and positive relationships. Ensure that the site meets and exceeds environmental, health, and safety standards. Ensure a quality focus and quality outcomes so that the Kirby Group vision, mission & values are fulfilled.

Project Manager (High Voltage) Responsibilities

• Arrange and chair handover of project from estimating department to construction team
• Liaise with OM in staffing of project
• Validate project and develop business plan, cost control system, cashflow, and billable schedules
• Produce procurement plan, drawing/design plan, construction programme, etc.
• Mobilise sub-contractors and labour
• Continuous review of on-site management competencies
• Deliver site-specific EHS & QAQC TBT
• Manage site team in day-to-day activities
• Ensure compliance with programme and materials deliveries
• Attend meetings with Clients
• Hold progress meetings with sub-contractors
• Submit monthly internal reports to the OM
• Ensure testing and commissioning is carried out in accordance with the Quality Plan

Necessary requirements of the Project Manager (High Voltage)

• 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering or strong trades background
• Experience in Substations, High Voltage, Medium Voltage projects
• Professional Acumen – Represent Kirby’s at a senior level
• Strong IT skills
• Experience in managing a multiple disciplined Project Team
• Willingness to travel
• Strong communicator with excellent verbal and writing proficiency
• Positive solution-focused mindset

For more information on this P&R Electrical Project Manager position or other opportunities, contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group confidentially on +353 (0)1 454 0411 or apply in confidence.