Solar Project Manager

12 hours ago


Cork, Ireland Statkraft Full time

The business area European Wind and Solar (E) is responsible for development and ownership of wind and solar assets in Europe. The business area is also responsible for the project execution of large projects in Statkraft, the group procurement function and development of new business opportunities.

We are currently looking to recruit a Solar Project Manager to strengthen the business area’s Project Delivery Unit. The team is responsible for the project execution of large-scale infrastructure renewable projects of onshore wind, solar and battery storage across Ireland. You will report to the Head of Solar Project Delivery for Ireland.

As a Solar Project Manager; your main responsibilities will be to manage the pre-construction and construction of our solar projects to include;

- Lead and manage project administration and coordination with team members, consultants, contractors, and service providers.
- Ensure continuous planning, follow-up on cost, time, quality, and report project status to senior management.
- Fulfill project charter requirements and implement Health, Safety, Security (HSS), and Sustainability standards.
- Ensure anti-corruption measures and compliance with Statkraft's reporting standards.
- Facilitate internal communication and coordination among project staff and external parties.
- Conduct regular project meetings, document minutes, and track project progress, spend, and payments.
- Manage tendering processes for small works and BoP contracts.
- Oversee technical design inputs and ensure successful project delivery.
- Utilise Statkraft tools for payments, project tracking, safety, contract, and risk management.
- Contribute to the construction team's competence in renewable energy projects and maintain high Environmental and HSS standards.

- University degree in engineering or natural sciences with extensive experience.
- Proven track record in managing renewable energy projects from development through to construction.
- Experience in the renewable energy industry, particularly in construction processes and environmental assessments for wind, solar, battery, and other projects.
- Full responsibility for project budgets and schedules from early development to operations.
- Strong technical understanding of renewable energy technology and experience with supply contracts.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD, SharePoint, and other applications.
- Ability to frame issues concisely with context, analysis, recommendations and risk / benefit.
- Independent self-starter with strong organisational skills and ability to manage a large workload.
- Excellent communication skills in English.

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

- Annual leave linked to tenure up to a maximum of 25 days
- Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth
- A positive working environment characterized by expertise, responsibility, and innovation
- A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background
- Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including LinkedIn Learning and inspiring leaderships programs
- Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
- Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements. You will be required to be in the office three days per week.
- Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have 6000 employees in 20 countries. We have been making clean energy possible for over 125 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.

Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution.


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