Senior Project Manager

Salary £Commensurate with experience

Location Hybrid, Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland

The Vacancy

Jennings O'Donovan & Partnerspart ofRSK Groupare seeking to recruit an experiencedSenior Project Manager - Wind, Solar & Battery Storage (FIDIC Contracts) to join the team in Sligo, with travel to project sites (Ireland or International)

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of onshore wind, solar PV, and battery storage (BESS) projects. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams through all stages of the project lifecycle – from feasibility and procurement to construction, commissioning, and handover – with a strong emphasis on programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, and FIDIC contract management. This is a leadership role suited to an individual with proven technical, contractual, and commercial expertise in renewable energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design, procurement, and construction delivery of wind, solar, and BESS projects in line with client and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee project teams and act as the primary contact for clients, contractors, regulators, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage project governance, risk, budget, schedule, and quality controls across multiple projects.
• Administer contracts in accordance with FIDIC Red, Silver and Yellow Book provisions, including the management of variations, claims, and disputes.
• Direct site supervision teams including Resident Engineers and Health & Safety advisors.
• Chair client and site meetings, report on project progress, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Ensure compliance with planning consents, environmental conditions, and health & safety Construction Regulations.
• Support procurement of contractors and suppliers, including technical evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Lead commissioning, performance testing, and handover procedures to ensure operational readiness.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development within the team.

Person Specification:

• Degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10+ years' project management experience in infrastructure, with at least 5 years in renewable energy (wind, solar or BESS).
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex construction projects under FIDIC contracts.
• Strong understanding of the engineering, environmental, and grid connection requirements of renewable energy projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and lead large, multidisciplinary project teams.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing large budgets and negotiating contracts.
• Proficient in MS Project or Primavera, MS Office, and project documentation systems.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent body - Desirable
• Experience with international renewable projects and cross-border team coordination - Desirable
• Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, or BIM platforms - Desirable
• Passion for sustainability and decarbonisation of the energy sector.

What we can Offer

• € Commensurate with experience
• Professional membership fee's
• Hybrid working arrangement (following completion of probation period).
• Pension contribution.
• Membership subscription to a professional body.
• A strong CPD commitment.
• The opportunity to work and grow in a dynamic and growing team.

About Us

We are a skilled, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm specialising in renewable energy, water supply, wastewater treatment and planning and environmental services. Located in Co. Sligo, Republic of Ireland, Jennings O'Donovan began in 1950. Today, our workforce of more than 100 includes design engineers, planners, project managers, environmental scientists and resident engineers. We work with local authorities, water and power utilities, developers and industries in Ireland and overseas to help co-create solutions. Recent projects include the Meenadreen and Nysäter wind farms in Sweden and Lumcloon battery energy storage facility and the Lough Rynn international rowing course in Ireland.

From our headquarters in Sligo and an office in Dublin, we provide engineering, environmental and business expertise for renewable energy and infrastructural projects. We act as technical advisers to lending and banking institutions operating in the renewable energy sector and have significant experience in cost estimation, conciliation and dispute resolution.

Jennings O'Donovan is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?