Project Director - Energy at Turner Townsend

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Energy Sector, Infrastructure Projects, Regulatory Compliance, Technical Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, EPC Contracts, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Conflict Management, Commercial Awareness, Team Leadership, Adaptability, Innovation, Decision Making

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Job Description We are now seeking a Project Director to join us and play a key role assisting our clients in the transition to a low carbon energy future. The role will involve working in a dynamic and fast paced organisation and will afford the candidate the opportunity to work on strategic and innovative projects across all stages of delivery from concept to design and construction. The candidate should have a strong project management background with a proven track record of delivering large scale complex infrastructure projects through the regulatory, design, procurement and construction stages. Duties and Responsibilities Managing and delivering a diverse portfolio of projects, predominantly in the energy/utilities sector. Accountable for defining, developing, interfacing, and delivering complex multi-package projects safely, while managing time, budget, quality, and key performance indicators to ensure successful completion. Adapt quickly to changing project and business requirements, with a strong technical ability to understand and digest technical information. Analyse issues, exercising judgement to make decisions and drive delivery of large infrastructure projects; Liaise with the engineering, construction and procurement teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and technical requirements. Foster, sustain, and oversee strong relationships with internal key stakeholders and external partners. Ensuring that appropriate project controls are in place within the team having regard to budgets, schedule, scope, quality risk and other performance indicators. Preparing and updating formal project progress reports such as monthly reports including financial, budget and project schedule reporting; Reporting and presenting on project delivery to Senior Management Team and Board Executives. Leading and motivating project team members to ensure a sense of team and a clear understanding of goals and objectives; Identity and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful project outcomes. Collaborate as part of the Project Leadership team to enhance the project delivery strategy. Qualifications Essential Requirements You will have 15+ years relevant experience preferably with a construction / energy / engineering background. Power system industry expertise, utilities / construction experience along with the ability to adapt, innovate and meet changing demands; Knowledge of the industry, environment and context, experience working within a similar regulated utility environment; Strong communication, negotiation and conflict management skills at management and operational levels. Commercial awareness with the ability to make decisions and recommendations in all aspects of project implementation; Experience working with EPC Contracts; FIDIC, NEC etc. Willingness to travel when required within Ireland. Desirable Requirements Recognised qualification in energy efficiency / renewable energy. Experience delivering renewable energy projects either onshore or offshore. Understanding the operation and development of electricity transmission networks. Additional Information What we offer you: Full time, permanent Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits Pension Annual leave Car allowance Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-SM7 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Department: Energy and natural resources

Responsibilities

The Project Director will manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of projects in the energy/utilities sector, ensuring successful completion while managing time, budget, quality, and performance indicators. They will also lead and motivate project team members and report on project delivery to senior management.