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Project Manager – Sligo Synchronous Compensator Project

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

Project Leadership & Delivery

• 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.

Programme & Commercial Management

• 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.

Desirable

• 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.