SgurrEnergy is one of the UK’s leading technical advisory organisations specialising in renewable energy power generation, including wind, solar, hydro, marine and bio energy technologies. Our success to date is based on in-depth engineering knowledge and experience, applied in a practical manner to provide the best possible solutions and advice to our clients.
Owing to continued growth and high demand for its services, the company is now seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to join the Irish Office in our expanding group based in Dublin.
Job description
- Reports directly to office manager
- Conducting detailed due diligence on Irish renewable energy projects on behalf of major project finance banks, investors and utilities
- Manage project teams of multi-discipline specialists to strict deadlines for exacting clients
- Support the head office and international offices on renewable energy projects when required
- Assist with the delivery of multi-disciplinary technical advisor projects to time, budget and client satisfaction
- Co-ordination of renewable energy consulting projects during development and construction in Ireland and overseas
- Conducting project site visits in Ireland and overseas
- Reporting on projects internally and to clients
- Reviewing reports and other work
- Supporting business development activities such as preparing project proposals and meeting potential clients
- Representing the company at major conferences and seminars.
Essential criteria
- A relevant engineering degree
- Appropriate postgraduate experience and a proven track record in project engineering
- The ability to produce and review high quality reports to predefined deadlines
- The role is client facing and so must be a confident communicator with smart appearance
- Applicants must demonstrate a high level of problem solving ability and initiative
- A flexible and proactive approach to work
- Attention to detail, reliability and good organisational skills are paramount
- Driving licence valid for use in Ireland
- Strong IT skills particularly in MS Word and Excel
- An interest in renewable energy and sustainability
- Experience of working on multiple concurrent projects.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of renewable energy industry
- Strong commercial skills
- Experience of high value contract management
- Management of site contractors preferably in the energy sector
- Knowledge of project management techniques including program/cost/risk management
- Willingness to travel in Ireland and internationally.
Hours: 37 hours per week. Occasional weekends or evenings for travel or meetings
Holidays: 23 days and nine public holidays
Contract: Permanent after three month probationary period
Training: SgurrEnergy actively encourages personal and professional development
Equal opportunities: We follow an equal opportunities policy
Salary: Negotiable – dependent on experience
Location: Based at our headquarters in Dublin but travel as required in Ireland and internationally
To apply send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@sgurrenergy.com with subject heading ‘Renewable energy consultant’.