Position Summary Greenvolt Next Ireland is a leading provider of innovative renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial clients.
We are committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainable self-sufficiency and delivering impactful projects that benefit future generations.
The Project Development Manager is responsible for leading projects from early development and planning through to construction handover.
This is a planning-led project management role, requiring strong ownership of planning, permitting and stakeholder coordination, combined with end-to-end project management responsibility to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Role is predominantly office based with travel to site required on a per-project basis.
Office is located in Waterford, but consideration may be given for hybrid options.
Key Responsibilities Planning & Development Management Lead the preparation and review of planning and technical drawings in line with planning standards Manage planning applications, submissions and associated documentation Review, interpret and close out planning conditions on granted permissions Track and monitor planning applications and decisions end-to-end Project Development & Delivery Coordinate preliminary layouts and development inputs for renewable energy systems Manage handover from project development and planning into construction teams Manage multiple projects and competing priorities using strong project management skills Stakeholder & Client Management Act as a key point of contact for clients during the planning and development stages Coordinate and manage external consultants including planners, designers and environmental specialists Project Governance & Administration Maintain high standards of reporting, documentation and project administration Work collaboratively against agreed KPIs, project milestones and business objectives Problem Solving & Communication Communicate clearly and professionally across internal teams and external stakeholders Support decision-making and risk management where programme or planning challenges arise Essential 3+ years experience in project development, planning or project management Proficiency in Auto CAD (or similar drafting tools) Strong MS Office and documentation skills Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management abilities Full clean driving licence Desirable Experience with BIM / Revit Experience in renewable energy projects (Solar PV, Wind, BESS, Biomass) Previous interaction with County Councils and planning authorities What We Offer Opportunity to work on impactful renewable energy projects A collaborative, forward-thinking and professional team environment Career development and learning opportunities Hybrid working options (role primarily office-based with project site travel as required) This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion.
Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this role We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone.
Please note: We do not require assistance from recruitment agencies and will not be accepting unsolicited agency submissions for this vacancy.