Project & ESG Manager – Business Planning Department
Location: BT3, Greater Belfast (please note: this organisation does not offer a work-from-home option) Salary: £45,000–£50,000 plus 10–15% bonus Hours:
· Monday–Thursday: 8.30am–5.00pm
· Friday: 8.30am–4.30pm (37 hours per week) Contract: Permanent
We are delighted to be supporting our highly regarded, forward-thinking client in the appointment of an experienced Project & Reporting Manager.
With ambitious strategic plans underway, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland’s leading utilities organisations during a period of significant transformation and growth.
Reporting to the Director of Business Services, the Project & Reporting Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of key business projects across the Group, ensuring outcomes are achieved within agreed scope, budget and timelines. The role will also lead and coordinate the organisation’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda.
Right to Work
We welcome applications from all candidates; however, the employer is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have permanent UK work authorization, such as Indefinite Leave to Remain or ROI or UK citizenship.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects across the Group, ensuring outcomes are achieved within agreed scope, budget and timelines.
· Develop and maintain robust project plans, documentation, reporting and governance to support effective decision-making and delivery assurance.
· Manage project resources, budgets, risks and quality standards, providing clear leadership and communication to project teams and stakeholders.
· Lead the development, implementation and reporting of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies, including climate change, carbon reduction and regulatory disclosures.
· Drive external ESG recognition and support organisational resilience through climate risk assessment and scenario analysis.
· Implement and maintain strong governance, risk and compliance frameworks, including corporate and directorate risk registers and regulatory compliance obligations.
· Strengthen emergency response, resilience planning and quality management systems.
· Identify and deliver business improvement initiatives, supported by meaningful management information and performance reporting to inform strategic decision-making.
You will need:
A degree (or equivalent) in project management, business administration, engineering or a related discipline OR significant relevant experience in project management, ESG, governance or risk management.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in one or more of the following:
· Project management, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget and to quality standards
· Governance, risk management or compliance
· ESG, sustainability, climate change or environmental management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in client- or stakeholder-facing roles, including presentations and relationship management.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritise and maintain attention to detail.
Proven ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong IT skills, with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, analyse root causes and implement effective solutions.
A results-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Salary, Bonus & Benefits
· Salary of £45,000–£50,000
· 10–15% annual bonus
· Annual salary reviews
· Employer-enhanced contributory pension
· Free life assurance
· “Give As You Earn” charity scheme
· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
· Enhanced sick pay for qualifying staff
· 20 days annual leave + 11 bank holidays + up to 5 additional days based on length of service
· Free onsite parking
· Dedicated health and wellbeing programmes
· Cycle to Work Scheme
If this opportunity sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV by clicking the link and a member of our team will be in touch. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
If this role isn’t quite the right fit but you’re open to exploring new opportunities, we’d still be very happy to speak with you about your career plans.
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