Job Description

A public sector client is currently recruiting for an Energy Project Manager to join their team in .Dublin 7

This is an initial 2-year contract role which offers great scope for extension and future permanency.

Benefits

• 35 hour working week.
• 30 days of annual leave
• Hybrid work
• Mileage
• Yearly increments in salary

Responsibilities

• Manage client interests in Minor Works and Maintenance programmes, with a focus on energy and carbon reduction.
• Optimise estate value and ensure best value for money in project delivery.
• Monitor construction programmes and cost plans to minimise impacts from variations.
• Plan and supervise execution of major and minor capital works, particularly related to energy and carbon upgrades.
• Assist in preparing briefs and budgets for capital projects.
• Manage minor works lists, select contractors, and recommend tenders for acceptance.
• Ensure compliance with EU procurement rules and financial regulations.
• Supervise staff and contractors during project implementation.
• Provide technical support to estates and service personnel.
• Support implementation of Energy Efficient Design across all projects.
• Assist Property Manager with property management strategies and plans focused on energy and carbon targets.
• Ensure property transactions meet statutory and energy compliance.
• Assess infrastructure conditions including upkeep, space utilisation, and security.
• Help develop plans and contracts for maintenance programmes.
• Define equipment/building requirements focusing on maintainability and efficiency.
• Recommend maintenance contract awards and work with selected contractors.
• Prepare maintenance budgets and resource plans.
• Ensure buildings and equipment are maintained as per approved programmes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory permissions and safety requirements.
• Coordinate fire safety and environmental risk procedures with relevant officers.
• Evaluate building performance and seek continuous improvement.
• Maintain working knowledge of HIQA Standards and comply with relevant protocols.
• Advise on facilities and environmental matters, including legislative compliance.
• Promote sustainability and low-carbon initiatives.
• Support Energy Officers in developing retrofit project pipelines and securing funding.
• Manage design, procurement, and delivery of energy-focused minor capital works.
• Collaborate with Green and Energy Teams and the Regional Energy Bureau.
• Embed energy management best practices into everyday operations.
• Provide professional guidance in Energy Efficient Design and decarbonisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (level 8) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Energy Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy, electrical or mechanical engineering, ideally within a consultancy. Ideally across healthcare projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing capital projects, budgets, and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

For more information or to apply directly email gavin.murphy@sonastechnical.com

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