Project Managers & Assistant PMs – Infrastructure (Energy & Utilities), Capital Projects, Dublin or Cork
Hybrid/mostly remote with occasional client office visits when required.
The Opportunity
Our client, a global top‑tier management consultancy, has a dynamic and diverse Transformation Delivery team, delivering large‑scale capital projects. To continue the successful growth of their consulting practice, they are looking for experienced, motivated project & programme managers and assistant PMs who have previously worked in project management roles in engineering capital projects to join their team.
Their Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) team sits within the Transformation Delivery competency of their Irish consulting practice. This team is committed to delivering exceptional client services across a range of sectors including energy, utilities, transport, gas, telecoms, housing and healthcare.
Their aim is to become the trusted advisor for clients in the construction and operational phases of national capital programmes by leveraging people, extensive industry experience, existing processes and relationships, and global experience across the CPD project lifecycle.
Role and Requirements
To continue to grow successfully, they are currently hiring project & programme managers & assistant project managers with an engineering or construction‑related background.
Responsibilities
Working directly with infrastructure clients (across focus sectors: energy, utilities, water, gas, telecoms & infrastructure) on a regular basis to help create innovative insights and solutions to meet their needs.
Advising clients on the challenges relating to the delivery of capital projects and programmes.
Project set‑up and mobilisation, defining the operating model and delivery strategy.
Working as part of a team to ensure that all project deliverables are managed to time, cost and quality.
Ensuring that project plans, project logs (e.g., risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies logs) and project budgets are managed effectively.
Delivery of major project/programme activities throughout the entire project lifecycle from initiation through to project close.
Integrating data to inform insights by sharing technical, sector and market knowledge in the area of expertise.
Applying knowledge, experience and expertise to shape services to clients with limited direction, including development of high‑quality work products and presentation of project outputs, as required.
Participating in and, as required, acting as the lead on small engagements or work‑streams.
Assessing the maturity of programme management and/or operations of an infrastructure or capital programme and implementing recommendations to improve that maturity.
High‑quality business writing and ability to communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders (including senior management) via meetings, presentations and reports.
Continuous development and improvement of processes and procedures within the team.
Internal Responsibilities
Assisting in client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management.
Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business opportunities.
Providing a supporting role in presentations and proposals for medium to high‑complexity projects to prospective and existing clients.
Communicating effectively with senior management and working to build, manage and motivate high‑performing teams.
Understanding all service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve clients.
Building strong internal relationships within consulting and across other service lines.
Supporting team development activities, including coaching and mentoring activities, conducting performance reviews, contributing to performance feedback, contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training activities, maintaining an educational programme to continually develop technical skills, and understanding, following and communicating workplace policies and procedures.
Knowledge and Experience Required
3rd level educational qualification in engineering, construction or a related field.
Assistant Project Manager – approx. 3‑6 years’ experience as a project engineer or project coordinator delivering engineering capital projects.
Project / Programme Manager – approx. 6‑20 years’ experience delivering large‑scale engineering capital projects in line with the responsibilities outlined above.
Ideal Candidates Will Have
Experience in consulting or a similar client‑facing role.
Multidisciplinary experience including project management, engineering design, contract management and procurement.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with a track record in managing complex programmes.
Good understanding of project governance and change management principles.
Additional professional qualifications such as PRINCE2 or PMP are desirable.
Benefits
They offer a competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive total rewards package that includes flexible working, career development, holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and a range of discounts, offers and promotions.
Their benefits also include:
Maternity & paternity leave
Bike to work scheme
Web Doctor – free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
The purchase of additional annual leave
Tech MBA paid by employer
Wellness rooms available in some offices
They are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, enabling a balance between client delivery and personal priorities. Clients may travel regularly and occasionally be based at client sites.
When you join, you will be supported to enhance your skills from day one. Continuous learning will enable you to develop the mindset and skills needed to navigate whatever comes next. Opportunities to customise your career journey and make a meaningful impact are emphasized, alongside inclusive culture that empowers everyone to use their voice.
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All roles are open to a diverse range of candidates and the employer will consider adaptive recruitment solutions.
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