Pre-Construction Manager at Greenvolt

Waterford, Munster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Design Development, Permitting, Statutory Permitting, Health & Safety Documentation, Construction Readiness, Stakeholder Management, Contractual Inputs, Design Coordination, Risk Management, Program Management, Document Control, Construction Handover, Technical Aspects, Commercial Aspects, MS Project

Industry

Services for Renewable Energy

Description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Pre‑Construction Manager to support the development and delivery of solar PV projects. The primary purpose of this role is to lead projects from early design through to construction readiness, that planning and statutory permitting are secured, and that H&S documentation and construction inputs are fully aligned prior to site mobilisation. You will act as the single point of ownership during the pre‑construction phase, coordinating internal teams, external consultants, and client stakeholders to ensure projects are technically, commercially, and operationally ready to move into construction. Take ownership of solar projects from concept / early design through to construction handover. Coordinate and manage all pre‑construction activities for EPC and PPA projects, ensuring alignment across: Design Permitting and planning Grid and utility interfaces Commercial and contractual inputs Health & Safety requirements Manage the design development process, ensuring: All designs are coordinated and clash‑free Designs are progressed to IFC status Design assumptions, risks, and constraints are clearly documented Coordinate with internal teams including: Engineering and design Commercial and sales Legal and contracts H&S and construction delivery Lead and manage external consultants and stakeholders, including: Planning consultants Grid operators and utilities Civil, structural, and electrical designers Statutory bodies and local authorities Clients and landowners (where applicable) Ensure all planning permissions, permits, consents, and conditions are identified, tracked, and closed out prior to construction. Develop and maintain pre‑construction and construction‑ready programmes, covering: Design milestones Permitting timelines Procurement lead times Construction readiness dates Lead the preparation and coordination of H&S documentation, including: Preliminary Construction Stage H&S Plans Design Risk Registers Alignment with PSCS / CDM requirements Support the technical and commercial aspects of bids, ensuring assumptions, risks, and exclusions are clearly defined. Manage document control and ensure the latest approved information is available to all stakeholders. Lead the handover from pre‑construction into construction, ensuring delivery teams receive a complete and coordinated package. The job description is intended as a guideline and may evolve over time to meet the needs of the role and the organization Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. 5+ years’ experience in pre‑construction, engineering, or project management within: Solar PV Renewables Electrical or energy infrastructure projects Proven experience managing design development and permitting for construction projects. Experience progressing projects to IFC design stage. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Competency in project scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project) What we offer Competitive salary aligned with experience; Free birthday day Bike to Work Scheme Discounts from local businesses. Being part of an international environment Additional Benefits after successful completion of probation Company Pension Death in Service Income Protection Flexible Friday Professional Membership fees Training and CPD This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this role We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone! Please note: We do not require assistance from recruitment agencies and will not be accepting unsolicited agency submissions for this vacancy.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for leading solar PV projects from early design through to construction readiness, ensuring all planning, permitting, and H&S documentation are secured and aligned before site mobilization. The manager will act as the single point of ownership, coordinating internal and external parties to ensure projects are technically, commercially, and operationally ready for construction handover.