Turner & Townsend
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Project Director - Energy
Lead delivery of large energy infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of energy/utilities projects. • Define, develop and deliver complex multi‑package projects safely, meeting time, budget, quality and KPIs. • Analyse issues, make decisions and drive large infrastructure project delivery. • Liaise with engineering, construction and procurement teams to align objectives. • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. • Implement project controls covering budgets, schedule, scope, quality and risk. • Prepare and present formal progress reports, including financial and schedule updates, to senior management and board. • Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring clear goals and objectives. • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues. • Collaborate with Project Leadership to enhance delivery strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project delivery
- ▸project controls
- ▸risk management
- ▸progress reporting
- ▸stakeholder management
- ▸team leadership
What You Bring
• Adapt quickly to changing requirements and interpret technical information. • Bring 15+ years experience in construction/energy/engineering, including power system expertise. • Demonstrate strong communication, negotiation and conflict management skills. • Possess commercial awareness and ability to make implementation decisions. • Experience with EPC contracts such as FIDIC, NEC. • Willingness to travel within Ireland. • Desirable: recognised qualification in energy efficiency or renewable energy. • Desirable: experience delivering onshore/offshore renewable projects. • Desirable: understanding of electricity transmission network operation.
Requirements
- ▸15+ years
- ▸power systems
- ▸communication
- ▸commercial awareness
- ▸fidic
- ▸renewable energy
Benefits
The company is seeking a Project Director to aid clients in transitioning to a low‑carbon energy future. The role offers the chance to work on strategic, innovative projects across all delivery stages—from concept through design and construction—within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. The position sits within the Energy and Natural Resources department, requiring occasional travel within Ireland and offering a supportive, equal‑opportunity workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages work‑life balance. • Full‑time permanent role with competitive remuneration. • Pension, annual leave and car allowance. • Opportunities to work on impactful, innovative projects globally. • Career development in Ireland and internationally. • Collaborative, diverse team and inclusive culture. • Flexible working environment promoting work‑life balance.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time