Project Manager – Solar

Empower Renewables Ireland is an agile, professional and innovative renewable energy development company and our goal is to develop best in class renewable energy assets. At Empower Renewables Ireland we bring our extensive experience to a diverse and dynamic development portfolio of Onshore Wind, Solar PV and Battery Storage assets. We develop renewable energy projects which assist the global shift to a sustainable energy future while employing best in class standards when it comes to Ecology, Community Engagement, and EIAR development.

This is a really exciting opportunity for an ambitions person to join an experienced Project Development team. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and management of a number of SolarPV projects at various stages of their concept, development, pre-construction and construction life cycles.

As a Project Manager, Solar; your main responsibilities will be:

* Management of the development of large multi-contract SolarPV renewable energy projects from green-field sites through to commercial operation.
* Supporting Empower Renewables Land Management Team in the implementation, acquisition, and control of project development, design and construction for renewable energy projects.
* Supporting Empower Renewables legal department in ensuring document assurance, particularly for land agreements.
* Liaise with Transmission System Operator/ Distribution System Operator (TSO/DSO) with regard to the grid connection process.
* Robust management of each project’s suite of PMO documents and process’ including individual project schedules, budgets, reporting as well as stakeholder and risk registers. Assist the wider project team to ensure projects are delivered on-time, on-budget and to the requisite quality standards while remaining in line with wider business metrics.
* Implement industry best practice in project controls, project reporting and performance management.
* Manage and coordinate project specific engagements with project’s stakeholders, organising project messaging and in-person consultation events, regular communication with community stakeholders and the wider design team.

Qualifications;

* A related Engineering/Construction/Environmental/Planning qualification
* Project Management of industrial scale Solar projects.
* A min of 3 years planning experience in an Irish context on industrial Solar development.
* Project cost, revenue, and cash flow management experience.
* Experience with PVCad Solar Array drafting and PVSyst principle
* Familiarity with GIS/shapefiles, AutoCAD, PVCad Solar Array drafting, and PVSyst principles.
* Excellent communication skills in English.
* Irish Driving Licence (required) - as travel will be a feature of the role

Additional Information

Empower Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

We pride ourselves on an inclusive environment of team collaboration and support, further learning opportunities and professional development opportunities within the wider Empower Renewables Group will be on offer for the successful applicant.

Further benefits;

* Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements. You will be required to be in the office three days per week.
* Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
* Company events
* Private medical insurance

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and motivation for applying for this role.