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
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.
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
5–10+ 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.
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.
For more information on this position please call Allan Daly on ********** or apply online and a member of the Ward Personnel team will be in touch.
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