Renewables Project Manager (Pre-Construction)

Taylor Hopkinson is working with one of Ireland's leading energy companies to recruit a Pre-Construction Project Manager who will lead the delivery of large-scale renewable projects including Wind, Solar & Battery Storage. The client recently underwent significant financial investment and have a considerable pipeline of renewables projects in development, construction and operational phases.Initially the main focus of the role will be to lead final development stages, co-ordinating procurement and discharge of pre-commencement planning conditions and obtaining the required internal approvals.The role will additionally support the origination of opportunities, landowner negotiations, design and resource assessments, environmental & planning analysis, managing project budgets and managing project risk.This is a full time, staff role based in Dublin (hybrid working 2-3 days a week office working)Role:Responsibility for project delivery including project planning & scheduling, risk management, budget and cost forecast management, project resourcing and monthly reporting to Senior Management.Effective stakeholder management including landowners, politicians, planners, third party consultants, utilities and other public bodies.Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Planning, Contracts & Procurement, Finance, Corporate Development, Renewables Operations and Regulation.Commercial negotiation with relevant stakeholders.Input to regulatory consultations and responses.Responsible for coordination and input to planning applications and responses as well as ensuring the timely discharge of conditions to allow construction progress as planned.Advise and input into optimised renewable technology selection.Responsible for coordinating and finalising the optimal site design, ensuring constructability.Input to due diligence of potential acquisition projects.Keep up to date with best practices in the renewables field and share learnings with the team. Requirements:A third level qualification in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management or similar.Demonstrable experience in a similar Project Management role in large scale infrastructure projects.Proven experience of successfully managing third party consultants and contractors.Experience or knowledge of the planning process in the Republic of Ireland.Full driving license.Experience of Solar Technology and its deployment in the field.Management of projects through a construction phase.Experience in reviewing renewables contractsDesired Skills and Experience"Renewables Project Manager" "Pre-Construction" "Onshore Wind" "BESS" "Solar Energy" "Net-Zero"