Onshore Wind Programme Manager

Description:

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Generation Projects within E&MP has been established to develop all generation projects, both renewable and thermal projects, as well as managing overhauls and construction projects. Renewable projects include Onshore wind, Offshore wind, Solar PV and Battery Storage. Our projects range from major utility scale offshore wind farms over 100 MW to small distributed solar projects or battery projects.

This involves working in partnership with Asset Development to develop projects as the business case evolves and progress projects based on risks and opportunities. Projects are expected to be developed from a number of sources; green field, brown field, re-powering, partnerships and acquisition opportunities. Given the differing requirements, E&MP will develop flexible solutions to meet these requirements and is required to adapt to the changing environment of renewable project development.

Due to an increase in the volume of work associated with this programme of projects, vacancies have arisen for Project Manager(s) in EMP Renewable Projects Development (RPD).

Responsibilities will cover;

• Lead a project team in the early development phase.
• Project Managing all aspects of project delivery including:

• Scope, schedule, budget, stakeholder etc.
• Safety management
• Contractor management
• Support Asset Development on getting projects into the relevant auctions RESS, PPA etc.
• Provide input into the project staffing/resource plans and liaise with ESB Centre of Engineering for;

• Feasibility studies, engineering and design studies
• Planning permission.
• Grid offers.
• Site investigation
• Convene and chair regular project team meetings as required.
• Fulfil the role of Employer Representative as required.
• Management of procurement for the Wind Farm Project contracts
• Evaluation of contractor proposals.
• Site visits as required (UK and ROI).

The successful candidate will have:

• A demonstrated focus on commerciality and customer service.
• A proven track record of delivering projects on time and to budget according to a rigorous project management approach.
• A strong understanding of the commercial and technical aspects of project design and construction.
• The ability to lead a project team to a high level of performance.
• A recognised third level qualification in engineering.
• Five years (PM) relevant post-qualification experience.
• General understanding of the Irish grid system.
• A good understanding of FIDIC contracts and their management.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies with a team.

Experience with ESB’s Project Delivery Methodology or alternate project management processes.

• Strong experience in leading the preparation of technical specifications.
• Understanding the onshore wind business case.
• A good understanding of contracts (Turbine, BOPs and EPCs) including management of same.
• Understanding of renewable projects including specific risks associated to development, construction and operation of onshore wind projects.
• An understanding of the PSDP and/or CDMC processes.
• Full clean driving license
• Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally
• Primary engineering level 8 degree in a relevant discipline and/or relevant work experience.