Project Manager Sligo Synchronous Compensator Project Location: Sligo Sector: Energy Infrastructure / Grid Stability Project Type: Synchronous Compensator / Grid Support Facility Employment: Full-time, Permanent About the Role A leading civil and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a major Synchronous Compensator Project at Quarry Lane.
This role suits someone with strong experience in energy infrastructure, electrical power systems, substations, or mechanical/electrical (M&E)-heavy civil engineering projects.
You will manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring safe, high-quality, and commercially successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery Lead planning and execution of all civil, mechanical, and electrical activities for the synchronous compensator project.
Coordinate specialist subcontractors, OEM suppliers, and commissioning teams.
Ensure compliance with ESB/National Grid standards and energy-sector specifications.
Programme & Commercial Management Develop, maintain, and manage the project programme.
Manage budgets, cost reporting, variations, and contract administration (NEC or similar).
Oversee procurement of specialist equipment and technical packages.
Health, Safety & Quality Drive a strong safety culture with strict adherence to HSQE procedures.
Implement quality control processes, inspections, testing, and commissioning documentation.
Stakeholder & Client Management Maintain effective communication and coordination with the client, consultants, grid operators, and regulatory bodies.
Produce accurate progress reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Experience 510+ years experience as a Project Manager in civil, mechanical, electrical, or multidisciplinary engineering.
Proven delivery of energy infrastructure, substation, power generation, or heavy M&E projects.
Strong understanding of construction, commissioning, and grid-interfacing equipment.
Excellent leadership, reporting, and client-facing skills.
Desirable Experience with synchronous condensers/compensators, rotating machinery, or high-voltage equipment.
Engineering qualification in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related fields.
Familiarity with grid-stability assets and commissioning requirements.
What Is Offered Long-term opportunity on a high-profile grid-stability infrastructure project.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Strong support from experienced engineering, construction, and safety teams.
Genuine progression opportunities within a growing infrastructure portfolio.