Pre-Construction Manager – Solar PV
Location: Cork (Hybrid) | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: €70,000-€85,000
The Company
An international renewable energy contractor delivering solar PV and distributed energy projects across Ireland and Europe.
The Irish team focuses on commercial and utility-scale installations, with projects typically delivered under EPC and PPA structures.
Work covers the full lifecycle – from early design and planning through to construction and energisation – with a growing pipeline of solar developments moving through pre‑construction.
The Role
The Pre-Construction Manager will take ownership of projects before they break ground, ensuring everything is lined up for a smooth transition into delivery.
Lead projects from early design through to construction handover
Coordinate design, planning, grid interface and commercial inputs
Manage the design development process through to IFC stage
Track planning permissions, permits and statutory approvals
Work with internal teams across engineering, commercial, legal and H&S
Manage external consultants, utilities and design partners
Develop and maintain programmes covering design, permitting and procurement
Prepare pre‑construction H&S documentation and ensure alignment with site delivery
Support bids with input around design assumptions, risks and constraints
This is a central role where you act as the link between development, design and construction teams.
The Person
The role is open to candidates with experience across pre‑construction, design or project delivery in energy or infrastructure.
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, QS or similar, or equivalent experience
Typically 5+ years’ experience in pre‑construction, engineering or project management
Backgrounds may include Pre-Construction Manager, Design Manager, Project Manager or Engineer within renewables or utilities
Experience in solar PV, energy or infrastructure projects is preferred
Strong understanding of design coordination, permitting and construction readiness
Comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders at once
Proficient with programming tools (MS Project or similar)
Clear communicator, able to deal with both technical and commercial teams
The Package
€70,000-€85,000 salary, depending on experience
Hybrid working available
Healthcare
Pension (post‑probation)
28 days annual leave
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