HV Electrical Project Manager

Overview

Manage design, delivery, and commissioning of HV substation and grid projects.

Key Responsibilities

• team leadership
• procurement support
• technical coordination
• risk management
• hv design
• commissioning

Tasks

-Lead and mentor a team of engineers throughout the project life cycle. -Support procurement by preparing technical scopes of work and evaluating vendor proposals. -Provide technical guidance during installation, testing, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with IEC, IEEE, EN, and other applicable standards and regulatory requirements. -Lead engineering activities for the design, development, and delivery of HV substation and grid connection projects. -Identify and address resourcing needs for current and upcoming projects. -Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure technical compliance. -Proactively assess and communicate project risks throughout all stages. -Collaborate with the Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) function on all project-related matters.

Requirements

• project management
• energy management
• high voltage
• electrical engineering
• leadership
• 3+ years

What You Bring

Due to continued growth, our client, a leading construction company operating in Ireland, the UK, and internationally, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their expanding team in Cork. -Skilled in managing multiple projects concurrently -Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to required standards -Experience with energy management systems and integration of automated control systems into electrical networks -In-depth knowledge of HV and MV network requirements in industrial settings, with a focus on resilience and system studies -3+ years’ experience in electrical engineering design and/or project management -Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support others. -Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering

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Benefits

-Company van, fuel card, tablet, laptop, and mobile. -Pension scheme -Career progression opportunities within a growing company. -Salary: €85k - €100k DOE. -Health insurance discount and life assurance payment. -25 days annual leave, maternity benefit, flexible working, and sick pay (post-probation).

About Global Professional Consultants

-From its early days helping architects and engineers find roles, it steadily built a reputation across Ireland, the UK and beyond. -Operating on both permanent and contract appointments, it has become the go‑to agency for technical talent in building‑related sectors. -Its financial model thrives on matching high‑calibre professionals with major projects—spanning M&E works, civil and structural design, and site supervision. -Typical placements include senior architects, civil and structural engineers, M&E specialists, quantity surveyors and facilities managers. -The firm’s specialisms bridge architecture, various engineering disciplines, construction and surveying, reinforcing its niche focus. -A standout is its 360‑degree approach—acting as advisor, negotiator and talent scout, tailoring service for both jobseekers and employers. -Though compact in size, its sustained growth and Dublin headquarters belies its wide reach in the technical recruitment landscape.

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