Senior Project Manager

Location County Westmeath
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Dermot Doherty

Contact email: dermot.doherty@elitetalenthub.ie
Job ref: 54928
Published: about 13 hours ago

My client, a leading engineering services contractor with a strong track record across power, data centres, and complex infrastructure, is delivering a major Multi Million Euro Substation project in Athlone. Co. Westmeath. They now require a Senior Electrical Project Manager to delviver this project. 

With a secured portfolio of works for the next five years, they offer long-term stability, high-calibre projects, and real scope for career progression.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all phases of substation and HV/MV electrical projects — from mobilisation through commissioning and handover.

  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to deliver safely, on time, and within scope.

  • Act as the primary interface with the client, ensuring strong relationships and clear communication.

  • Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and engineering coordination to maintain quality and productivity.

  • Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and QA/QC standards.

  • Drive continuous improvement, reporting, and risk management across the project lifecycle.

  • Prepare close-out documentation, testing records, and O&M manuals in line with company standards

 

Key Skills & Experience

  • Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent experience).

  • Proven track record managing substation, HV, or MV projects.

  • Strong leadership with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

  • Commercial awareness with experience in cost control, forecasting, and client reporting.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Proficient in project management tools and reporting systems.

  • Solution-focused approach with a commitment to safety, quality, and delivery.

 

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