HV/MV Project Manager

About Your New Employer

You will be joining a well-established and growing organisation delivering critical grid infrastructure and renewable energy projects across Ireland.

Why candidates choose this employer:

• Involvement in large-scale HV/MV substation and renewable grid connection projects
• Strong pipeline of work offering long-term stability and career progression
• Collaborative culture with a strong focus on safety, quality, and technical excellence

This business is recognised for delivering complex EPC projects to the highest standards while investing in its people, systems, and continuous improvement.

About Your New Job

As the HV/MV Project Manager, you will take full ownership of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation and grid connection projects supporting renewable energy developments.

You will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget, while acting as the key technical and commercial lead from design through commissioning and handover.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the full project lifecycle of HV/MV substations and grid connection works, from design and procurement through construction, commissioning, and handover
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and quality plans in line with contractual, regulatory, and ESB requirements
• Provide technical leadership on HV/MV substations, including switchgear, transformers, protection systems, SCADA, and control systems
• Coordinate engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Interface with ESB Networks, clients, and renewable developers to secure approvals, grid connections, and commissioning sign-off
• Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, CDM Regulations, ESB standards, and ISO quality systems

What Skills You Need

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline
• Significant experience delivering HV/MV substation or grid infrastructure projects, ideally within EPC or renewable energy environments
• Strong technical knowledge of HV/MV systems, protection schemes, grid codes, and commissioning processes
• Proven project management experience, managing budgets, programmes, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Chartered Engineer status and formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, APM) are advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of €70,000 – €90,000, depending on experience
• Company car and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects with clear long-term career progression

What’s Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button or contact Matt Jurek directly on +353 21 461 5741 for a confidential discussion.

If this role isn’t quite right but you are exploring similar opportunities, please get in touch. We also have multiple Permanent, FTC, and Contract roles available.