Construction Manager

COMPANY

Energia

POSITION

Construction Manager

LOCATION

Ashtown Gate, Navan Road, Dublin

This role will be offered on a hybrid working basis.

At Energia Group, energy moves us to deliver careers that power a greener and fairer future. Across our two brands that serve the entire island of Ireland - Energia and Power NI - we supply hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses with positive energy solutions and innovative technologies leading Ireland's decarbonisation efforts. We're looking for people with positive energy who want to transform their ambition into impact in our environment and communities.

About the role

Energia, part of Energia Group, have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager based in Dublin.

This new role will support our Renewables team with projects across onshore, offshore, solar, battery and other renewable technologies.

This key role will be a fundamental part of our team - managing multiple renewables projects through development, planning, design input, site activity management, commissioning, and handover.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project development and construction, preferably within the energy industry or other substantial infrastructural projects. We are looking for experienced construction managers who excel in communication and thrive on delivering successful projects. As this team is in growth phase, this role presents an exciting opportunity to join at the early stages of project development and plays a vital role in our contribution to the energy transition.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday per year Plus 10 statutory
• Annual cost of living salary review
• Performance based bonus of up to 10% of your salary
• Pension scheme - A generous matching pension scheme
• Career progression - Great opportunities and year round learning
• Fully paid private medical insurance
• Opportunity to buy extra holidays
• Employee assistance programme (Counselling Service)
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity pay
• Wellbeing / L&D calendars
• Membership of sports and social clubs
• Subsidised gym membership
• Car parking
• Cycle to work scheme options

Your key responsibilities and accountabilities

Day-to-day, here's what your new role would look like:

• Oversee day-to-day site management for renewables projects, ensuring alignment with programme and budget, and successful handover to the Operations team.

• Deliver regular reports to project stakeholders and manage both internal and external stakeholders effectively.

• Contribute to scheme designs for grid connections and site layouts, ensuring accurate reflection in planning designs and contract packs.

• Ensure planning compliance throughout all project phases, with support from the internal planning and environmental teams.

• Conduct commercial negotiations and contribute to risk and opportunity management, reporting on project programme updates.

• Ensure adherence to company quality standards and processes, oversee quality control during construction, and assist in managing project budgets.

Our key criteria

These are the qualifications, experience, skills, or knowledge you must have:

• Third level qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Proven experience in successfully delivering high-value engineering projects within the energy industry, including managing and coordinating construction projects with multiple resources.

• Experience and understanding of construction contracts.

• Current driving license and access to a vehicle.

Our desirable criteria

These help decide between talent who meet all the essential criteria:

• Expertise in HV grid connections (110 and 220 kV) and Wind / Solar / Battery installations above 5 MWh.

• Experience in community consultation, engagement, and property agreements for project development.

• In-depth knowledge of the renewables industry, including technical and development expertise for large-scale projects.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or ArcGIS software tools.

If you are enthusiastic about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your past experiences might be the perfect match for this or other positions, making you the unique talent we're looking for.

Social opportunities

We have a number of social opportunities for employees to build peer to peer networks and provide feedback to the business including our Employee Connect Groups, Green Team and Women's Network - Women in Energy and of course not forgetting our Social Clubs.

Learning and development

At Energia Group we thrive best as a business when our employees are continually learning and developing core skills. In addition, we offer bespoke one to one mentoring for business skills via our in-house Mentoring Programme.

Our Values

TRUSTWORTHY

We're trusted to bring our best selves to work, treat our customers with care an empower people and communities.

DYNAMIC

We're adaptable and agile, always developing new ideas to improve our customers' lives, achieve our business goals and lead on climate action.

RESOURCEFUL

We're creative and capable, countering everyday problems and committing our resources to developing the solutions that deliver the best service for all.

COMMUNITY FOCUSED

We partner with charitable organisations, donating money, time and expertise to benefit good causes.

Apply now!

A reserve list will be held for six months in which you will be placed if you are suitable for the role. Energia Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: 26/01/2025