Base Location: Dublin or Belfast
Salary: €76,100-€114,100/£58,100-£87,100+ car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Site Based
The Role
SSE Renewables is expanding its construction capability across Ireland and is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Package Project Manager (CPPM) to support the successful delivery of major Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects.
You will take ownership of the Electrical Balance of Plant (eBoP) package during the construction phase, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical renewable infrastructure that supports Ireland's transition to a low-carbon future.
You Will
- Lead Electrical Package Delivery: Take responsibility for the planning, coordination and delivery of electrical work packages, ensuring contractors and delivery partners achieve project objectives relating to safety, programme, quality and cost while supporting overall site leadership.
- Drive Health, Safety & Technical Assurance: Champion a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with SSE's safety standards and industry best practice, while overseeing electrical installation activities, inspections, testing and commissioning requirements.
- Manage Programme Controls & Governance: Monitor progress against key milestones and provide accurate reporting on schedule, risk, budget and performance, maintaining robust project controls, documentation and governance throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Administer Contracts & Commercial Performance: Manage NEC and/or FIDIC contracts, review contractor performance, oversee change control processes, manage variations and proactively mitigate commercial, programme and delivery risks.
- Build Effective Stakeholder Relationships: Collaborate with internal project teams, contractors, consultants, landowners, regulatory authorities and local communities to support successful project delivery and maintain SSE Renewables' reputation as a trusted developer.
You Have
- Relevant Qualifications & Technical Expertise: A degree, qualification or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline, together with experience delivering HV and LV electrical infrastructure packages.
- Proven Project Delivery Experience: A successful track record of managing construction activities through the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, commissioning and handover within renewable energy, utilities, transmission, distribution or major infrastructure projects.
- Strong Safety & Regulatory Knowledge: A thorough understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements within construction environments, with a commitment to driving safe working practices and compliance.
- Commercial & Contract Management Capability: Experience administering NEC and/or FIDIC contracts, alongside a strong understanding of project controls, risk management, change management and cost management principles.
- Leadership & Flexibility: Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships, travel regularly and work across project sites throughout Ireland. A full, clean driving licence is required.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [email protected] to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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