Senior Design Project Manager – Renewables (Solar / Grid / Substations)
Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland
Project Management
Posted 7 days ago
Senior Design Project Manager – Renewables (Solar / Grid / Substations)
Dublin / Cork / Kerry
Leading Utility & Renewable Energy Contractor
Negotiable Salary
The Company
A major player in the Irish and UK energy sector, this contractor delivers large scale infrastructure across power transmission, distribution and renewable energy. Their work spans grid connections, substations, solar farms and battery storage projects, supporting the transition to cleaner energy across Ireland.
With a strong pipeline of renewable projects nationwide, they have built a reputation for delivering complex EPC solutions to the highest standards. Their teams combine engineering expertise with practical delivery experience, creating a collaborative environment focused on quality, safety and long term project success.
The Role – Senior Design Project Manager
This is a senior leadership role overseeing the design and delivery of renewable energy projects, primarily across solar PV, substations and grid infrastructure. You will take full ownership from early feasibility and design coordination through to construction and commissioning.
Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and in line with strict regulatory and client requirements. This role offers real influence across both technical design decisions and project delivery strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Negotiable Salary
Benefits:
This is an opportunity to take on a senior position within one of the most active renewable energy contractors in Ireland. You will play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects that support the country’s transition to sustainable energy.
With a strong project pipeline across solar, substations and grid connections, this role offers long term stability, technical challenge and genuine progression into senior leadership.
How to Apply
Email your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Senior Design Project Managers within the renewables and utilities sector across Ireland and the UK. We understand the technical demands of solar PV, grid connections and substation projects, and work closely with leading contractors delivering critical energy infrastructure.
If you are a Senior Design Project Manager, Design Manager, Engineering Project Manager or Renewable Energy Project Manager, we can connect you with roles that match your experience and career goals.
Dublin / Cork / Kerry
Leading Utility & Renewable Energy Contractor
Negotiable Salary
The Company
A major player in the Irish and UK energy sector, this contractor delivers large scale infrastructure across power transmission, distribution and renewable energy. Their work spans grid connections, substations, solar farms and battery storage projects, supporting the transition to cleaner energy across Ireland.
With a strong pipeline of renewable projects nationwide, they have built a reputation for delivering complex EPC solutions to the highest standards. Their teams combine engineering expertise with practical delivery experience, creating a collaborative environment focused on quality, safety and long term project success.
The Role – Senior Design Project Manager
This is a senior leadership role overseeing the design and delivery of renewable energy projects, primarily across solar PV, substations and grid infrastructure. You will take full ownership from early feasibility and design coordination through to construction and commissioning.
Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and in line with strict regulatory and client requirements. This role offers real influence across both technical design decisions and project delivery strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of solar, substation and grid connection projects across Ireland
- Manage multidisciplinary design teams across civil and electrical engineering
- Oversee projects from feasibility, planning and design through to construction and commissioning
- Ensure full compliance with ESB, EirGrid and relevant Irish grid standards
- Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, contractors and internal delivery teams
- Manage project programmes, budgets, risks and resource allocation
- Review and approve technical drawings, specifications and engineering designs
- Drive high standards across health and safety, quality and environmental performance
- Support procurement processes and contractor management
- Provide leadership, direction and mentorship to engineering and project teams
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- 8 to 10 years plus experience in project management within utilities or renewable energy
- Strong track record delivering solar, substation or grid infrastructure projects
- Excellent understanding of MV and HV electrical systems and grid connections
- Experience managing full project lifecycle from design through to commissioning
- Strong commercial awareness with experience in contract and cost management
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders, clients and multidisciplinary teams
- Organised, proactive and solutions focused with strong leadership capability
Negotiable Salary
Benefits:
- Company vehicle or allowance
- Performance related bonus
- Pension contribution
- Healthcare options
- Hybrid working model
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear career progression within a growing renewables division
This is an opportunity to take on a senior position within one of the most active renewable energy contractors in Ireland. You will play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects that support the country’s transition to sustainable energy.
With a strong project pipeline across solar, substations and grid connections, this role offers long term stability, technical challenge and genuine progression into senior leadership.
How to Apply
Email your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Senior Design Project Managers within the renewables and utilities sector across Ireland and the UK. We understand the technical demands of solar PV, grid connections and substation projects, and work closely with leading contractors delivering critical energy infrastructure.
If you are a Senior Design Project Manager, Design Manager, Engineering Project Manager or Renewable Energy Project Manager, we can connect you with roles that match your experience and career goals.
